Rafaela Ferreira enters Saturday’s 2026 F1 Academy Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) determined to secure her maiden victory after qualifying eighth and earning pole position for the second race of the United States GP weekend. The Racing Bulls-backed Campos Racing driver hopes to convert her promising qualifying performance into a…
Ella Lloyd and Rachel Robertson have received penalties following separate collisions during the 2026 F1 Academy United States GP Opening Race at the Circuit of the Americas. The stewards issued Lloyd a five-second time penalty for causing contact with Ava Dobson, while Robertson received a three-place grid drop for her collision with Rafaela Ferreira. The…
Driving at the iconic Zandvoort circuit for the last time, the 2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP delivered drama, breakthrough performances, and crucial championship moments. While some drivers strengthened their campaigns, others suffered setbacks at a crucial stage of the season. Winners of the 2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP Alisha Palmowski – Campos Racing (supported by…
The 2026 F1 Academy Canadian GP delivered dominant wins, breakthrough performances, and costly mistakes. With Montreal one of the venues on the 2026 calendar to host a three-race format, quick recoveries and the ability to manage chaos proved crucial to success. While some drivers were quick to adapt, others struggled. Winner of the 2026 F1…
Taking on her second season in F1 Academy, Rafaela Ferreira aims to build on her rookie year experiences and deliver a strong final campaign in the 2026 all-female championship. In 2025, the Brazilian driver started the season off with promise after achieving a season-best result of P5 during the campaign opener in China. However, later…
Campos Racing left the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP with a “bittersweet taste” after claiming 40 points but missing out on the Race 2 victory. Team Manager Gabriela Parra praised the Campos drivers for their strong start as Alisha Palmowski claimed pole position, Rafaela Ferreira secured P5, and rookie Megan Bruce took P12. In Race…
Nina Gademan claimed a dominant victory at the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP Race 1, with the full results listed below. After finishing qualifying in P8, Nina Gademan started from reverse-grid pole position alongside rookie Natalia Granada. At lights out, Gademan got a strong start, charging ahead, while Rafaela Ferreira moved into P3 ahead of…
Rafaela Ferreira‘s 2025 F1 Academy debut campaign was marked by controlled drives and flashes of speed with room for improvement, placing her 12th in the Drivers’ Standings with 18 points. The season was Ferreira’s international debut after previously after competing in the 2023 and 2024 Brazilian F4 Championship. During her time in the series, she…
Red Bull’s 2026 Academy Programme will feature the return of Rafaela Ferreira and Alisha Palmowski after both drivers signed contract extensions. The Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Academy Programme and Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme confirmed the renewals following successful debut seasons in F1 Academy. Both drivers will build on the progress they…
Maya Weug dominated proceedings on the first day of 2025 F1 Academy in-season testing at the Circuito de Navarra. The MP Motorsport driver, a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, topped both sessions, delivering a 1:46.439 in the morning before sealing the afternoon benchmark with a 1:46.562. Her consistency confirmed her status as the pacesetter,…
