Joanne Ciconte during her 2026 Kyojo Cup Test.
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Exclusive: Driving the change for women in motorsport: Ciconte on the next five years of progress

Australian driver Joanne Ciconte continues to represent a growing wave of women making their mark in motorsport. After joining the F1 Academy grid in 2025, she now begins an exciting new chapter, competing in Japan’s Kyojo Cup with KCMG. Having taken part in the FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars programme, which has helped identify…

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Lily-May Watkins charts her journey from karting to GB4, sharing insight on mindset, challenges, and women in motorsport today.
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Racing up the ladder | “This is what I want to do for life” — Lily-May Watkins on discovering motorsport and her journey to GB4

Lily-May Watkins’ motorsport journey stands out for its immediacy and direction. While many drivers take years to define their ambitions, Watkins identified hers almost instantly and has pursued it with consistent focus ever since. From her first experience in karting at Rye House in 2019 to her current journey in GB4, Watkins has shown both…

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F1 Academy new logo and brand identity for the 2026 season
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F1 Academy unveils new logo and brand identity for 2026 season

F1 Academy has revealed a bold new logo and visual identity ahead of the 2026 season. Reflecting the F1 Academy brand identity 2026 and the the championship’s growing ambitions on the motorsport ladder, the refreshed look also underlines its mission to accelerate female talent. After three seasons of strong momentum, leaders say the championship is…

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Mechanic Caitlyn Brown discusses journey to IndyCar with Team Penske and female representation in the sport.
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Exclusive: Team Penske mechanic Caitlyn Brown on women’s representation in IndyCar

Meet Team Penske’s Caitlyn Brown, the front left mechanic for Josef Newgarden’s IndyCar. She became the first full-time female crew member to go over the wall for Team Penske. Brown made history in 2023, becoming the first female crew member to win the Indy 500 with Newgarden. The team repeated history in 2024, scoring back-to-back…

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