Go behind the scenes of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Content Day over on YouTube

SHORTS: Go behind the scenes of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Content Day over on YouTube

Find out who will rise to the challenge by watching Follow The Rookies on YouTube now

SHORTS: Find out who will rise to the challenge by watching Follow The Rookies on YouTube now

SHORTS: Previously in Shanghai... (2026)

Hear more from all 11 rookies in the latest Follow The Rookies episode on YouTube

SHORTS: Hear more from all 11 rookies in the latest Follow The Rookies episode on YouTube

Racing your rookie season in F1 ACADEMY is an exhilarating challenge in itself, but Kaylee Countryman has decided to go one step further.

Racing your rookie season in F1 ACADEMY is an exhilarating challenge in itself, but Kaylee Countryman has decided to go one step further and compete in another series simultaneously.

‘Seat time is always going to be valuable’ – Countryman explains how she’s balancing F1 ACADEMY with racing in the US

The Red Bull Racing driver was in fine form on the second and final day of in-season testing, topping both sessions at Silverstone.

Alisha Palmowski was in fine form on the second and final day of in-season testing, with the Red Bull Racing driver topping both sessions at Silverstone.
In the morning, Palmowski led the way in the drizzly conditions, completing a 2:02.861 late on to take the top spot by six tenths ahead of Ella Lloyd and Megan Bruce. The Briton’s pace continued into the afternoon, with a 2:01.945 putting her 0.077s ahead of Bruce followed by Payton Westcott in third.


Palmowski sweeps Day 2 of damp in-season testing at Silverstone

Ella Lloyd hailed her positive start to the Silverstone in-season test, as the McLaren driver set the pace early into the opening day.

‘I know it like the back of my hand’ – Lloyd looking to capitalise on Silverstone experience after topping Day 1

The McLaren driver got off to a flying start on Day 1 at Silverstone, going fastest out of the blocks in the morning with an unbeatable 2:01.568.

Ella Lloyd got off to a flying start on Day 1 of the in-season test in Silverstone, going fastest out of the blocks in the morning with an unbeatable 2:01.568.

Lloyd quickest on opening day of in-season testing in Silverstone

After short break following the action-packed opening round in Shanghai, the 2026 F1 ACADEMY paddock heads to Silverstone for in-season testing.

F1 ACADEMY action resumes for in-season testing at Silverstone

Paatz is optimistic she can make the most of Aston Martin’s backing and come out on top amid tight competition to earn the top rookie honours in 2026.

Mathilda Paatz is optimistic that she can make the most of Aston Martin’s backing and come out on top amid tight competition to earn the top rookie honours in 2026.

‘I want to make them proud’ – Paatz shares her hopes of becoming Top Rookie with Aston Martin

The 2024 F1 ACADEMY Champion opens up about her GB3 title targets, handling the pressure and her desire to break on to the Formula 3 grid.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I'm not here to get the participation trophies‘ – Pulling on her GB3 return, ‘killer mentality’ and fighting for her future

The Managing Director of F1 ACADEMY has made history, with 'Driven' becoming the first book to be nominated in three categories of the awards.

Susie Wolff has been nominated for the 2026 Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards for her 2026 autobiography Driven. The Managing Director of F1 ACADEMY has made history, becoming the first person to be nominated in three categories in the awards' 24-year history. 

Wolff celebrated with first-ever triple shortlisting in the 2026 Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards

The 21-year-old focused on extracting small improvements in every area to reap the benefit of having a full-time seat in her rookie season.

For Megan Bruce, her rookie season in F1 ACADEMY is all about baby steps, with the 21-year-old focused on extracting small improvements in every area to reap the benefit of having a full-time seat.

‘I'm really glad that I pushed myself last year to be on the grid’ – Bruce reveals expectations for her rookie season

Alba Larsen is ready to take the golden opportunity of racing for Ferrari in F1 ACADEMY with both hands and set her sights on being crowned Champion.

After a rookie season full of missed opportunities, Alba Larsen is ready to take the golden opportunity of racing for Ferrari in F1 ACADEMY with both hands and set her sights on being crowned this year’s Champion.

‘Every opportunity I get, we go for the big stuff’ – Larsen lays out her ambitions for success in 2026

The Mercedes Development Driver has become the first F1 ACADEMY Champion complete an F1 test, driving the W12 E Performance at Silverstone.

Doriane Pin has made history by becoming the first F1 ACADEMY Champion to complete a Formula 1 test.

Pin completes landmark maiden Formula 1 test with Mercedes

Natalia Granada proved her potential with a podium finish on her single-seater debut in Shanghai, but the Sephora driver recognises that there are still plenty of challenges to come.

‘I don't think I could have a better match for this year’ – Granada embracing new challenges in her first single-seaters season

From the opening titles to social filming and hero photoshoots - we show you how we bring the season to life.

Join our drivers behind the scenes at the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Content Day! Opening titles, social filming, and hero photoshoots - we show you how we bring the season to life.

WATCH: Behind the scenes at the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Content Day

We asked and you answered — your prediction for who will win this year’s title are in!

You’ve seen them on track and cast your votes — now your prediction for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Champion is in.

REVEALED: Your prediction for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Champion

Rafaela Ferreira believes she has to avoid replicating her rookie year errors in order to make her mark as one of a handful of second-year drivers.

‘We need to prove why we are here’ – Ferreira admits she’s feeling the pressure to perform in her second year

With over 50 action-packed races completed, we're asking you to choose your favourite F1 ACADEMY race. Get voting now!

Over 50 races in the books and with even more action to come this year, which F1 ACADEMY race stands out above the rest?

POLL: Vote for your favourite F1 ACADEMY race so far

It was a silverware-laden weekend for F1 ACADEMY graduates Doriane Pin and Léna Bühler at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

It was a silverware-laden weekend for F1 ACADEMY graduates Doriane Pin and Léna Bühler at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, who both podiumed on their return to the European Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cup respectively. 

Pin and Bühler return to the podium in European Le Mans Series and Le Mans Cup in Barcelona

Rookie driver Rachel Robertson may have missed out on scoring points in Shanghai, but she was nevertheless satisfied with the improvements she’s made.

Rookie driver Rachel Robertson may have missed out on scoring points in Shanghai, but she was nevertheless satisfied with the improvements she’s made over such a short period of time. 

Robertson encouraged by ‘big step up’ in Shanghai but recognises room for improvement

Come behind the curtain as these 11 rookies navigate their maiden seasons as full time F1 ACADEMY racing drivers, starting off in Shanghai.

Follow The Rookies returns for 2026. Come behind the curtain as these 11 rookies navigate their maiden seasons as full time F1 ACADEMY racing drivers, travelling the globe alongside F1 to prove they have what it takes to win, starting off in Shanghai.

WATCH: Follow The Rookies 2026 - Episode 1

Aston Martin have welcomed F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karter Ava Lawrence to their Driver Academy.

Ava Lawrence joins the Aston Martin Driver Academy

In the latest episode of Beyond The Grid, the 2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion sits down with Tom Clarkson to talk through her racing story so far.

In the latest episode of the Beyond The Grid podcast, 2025 F1 ACADEMY Champion Doriane Pin sits down with Tom Clarkson to talk through her racing story so far.

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