The Category

Debuting in 2023, F1 ACADEMY was formed as an ambitious new project from Formula 1 to develop and prepare female drivers to progress to higher levels of competition.

The category is designed to give drivers access to more track time, racing and testing, as well as support with technical, physical, and mental preparations. Based at a Formula 4-level, F1 ACADEMY provides young talent in junior categories with access to the fundamental level of experience needed to progress to Formula 3 and join the Road to F1.

Across its two action-packed season so far, F1 ACADEMY has produced 13 different race winners, including Champions Marta García and Abbi Pulling. To support their progression, F1 ACADEMY provided each Champion with a fully-funded seat for their subsequent campaign, with García competing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in 2024 and Pulling racing in the GB3 Championship in 2025.

For the first two seasons, five teams, who have impressive pedigrees in multiple junior categories, including F2 and F3, fielded a total of 15 drivers. The teams involved are all known for their experience and expertise in nurturing young talent and will help the drivers take their next step on their journey in competitive motorsport.

In 2024, an additional Wild Card entry was introduced at select rounds to help strengthen the talent pool in the regions where F1 ACADEMY races and prioritises talented young drivers from each race region.

For 2025, the grid has expanded to 18 cars, with Hitech TGR joining as F1 ACADEMY's sixth team. In addition, the British outfit will operate the Wild Card entry at all seven rounds.

The third season of F1 ACADEMY features a seven-round calendar, totalling 14 races, all in support of the FIA Formula One World Championship. Featuring a variety of Grand Prix circuits across three continents, the calendar has been designed to provide the field with challenging circuits to develop their technical skills on.

Each race weekend will feature one Qualifying session and two Races, the first of which is a reverse grid race. This means that managing the weekend in order to maximise points will be crucial in order to be crowned the 2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion.

Partnerships with some of the most respected brands in motorsport – such as Pirelli, Autotechnica and Tatuus – will ensure that the category remains technically advanced, while, crucially remaining affordable.