The second F1 Academy season will get underway in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 7-9 March. The 2024 campaign will visit seven different venues across three continents, each supporting the Formula 1 World Championship and concluding with the season finale in Abu Dhabi in December.

Keep your eyes peeled and follow along to see who will follow in Marta García's footsteps and be crowned our 2024 Champion.

__2024 Testing Calendar__

- 16-17 April: Circuit Zandvoort, the Netherlands
- 18-20 October: Yas Marina Circuit, United Arab Emirates
- 12-14 November: Lusail International Circuit, Qatar


In the newest feature to our Pathways Into Motorsport series, Biscaye discusses her work in identifying future talent on-track. 

Taking charge of racing operations alongside nurturing the next generation of female drivers, Delphine Biscaye has a multi-faceted role as F1 ACADEMY’s Competition Manager.
In the newest feature to our Pathways Into Motorsport series, Biscaye discusses her work in identifying future talent on-track and the lessons she’s learnt throughout her career.

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‘Never quit before you’ve been to the limit ‘ - Competition Manager Delphine Biscaye on building F1 ACADEMY's talent pool for the future

Graduating from F1 ACADEMY, the Filipina driver will make her GB3 Championship debut with Elite Motorsport next year.

Bianca Bustamante is stepping up the single-seater ladder, as Elite Motorsport have announced that the Filipina driver will make her GB3 Championship debut with them in 2025.

The 19-year-old graduates from F1 ACADEMY after back-to-back seventh-place finishes in the Drivers' Standings. Bustamante scored two wins and a further two podiums in 2023, whilst her sophomore campaign saw her achieve a best finish of P2 in Miami Race 2.

Bianca Bustamante graduates to GB3 Championship for 2025 season

There have been few occasions this season where you might have spotted another vehicle out on track during an F1 ACADEMY race. This isn’t just any old car, it’s one that is critical to ensuring the wellbeing of drivers and personnel — the Safety Car.
In the next instalment of our EXPLAINED series, Tina Hausmann gives us the lowdown on how drivers deal with Safety Car appearances and challenges they have to overcome on the restarts.

EXPLAINED: How do Safety Cars work in F1 ACADEMY?

The 2024 Vice Champion will remain behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG F1 ACADEMY entry, operated by PREMA Racing, next season.

Doriane Pin will be looking to go one better in 2025, as Mercedes have confirmed that their Junior Programme driver will be returning to F1 ACADEMY next season.
Scoring three victories and an additional five podiums en route to becoming the Vice Champion this year, Pin will remain behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG F1 ACADEMY entry, operated by PREMA Racing. 
The 20-year-old French racer will benefit from additional track time, combining her sophomore F1 ACADEMY campaign with competing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) alongside participating in select rounds of the Formula Regional Middle East Championship (FRMEC) over winter break. 

Doriane Pin returns for second F1 ACADEMY campaign with Mercedes

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POSITION	DRIVER	POINTS
1	9A. Pulling	338
2	28D. Pin	217
3	64M. Weug	177
4	30N. Martí	136
5	8H. Al Qubaisi	133
6	14C. Chambers	122
7	16B. Bustamante	73
8	57L. Block	44
9	15C. Schreiner	34
10	19T. Hausmann	31

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