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F1 Academy
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Since its launch in 2023, F1 Academy has championed driving change in motorsport by providing a platform to inspire and support young girls and women to embark on their own racing journeys. The series competes across seven countries, spanning three continents, as part of the Formula 1 platform. 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.

2025 Calendar →
Round 1
Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China
13 - 15 March
Round 3
Silverstone, UK
Silverstone, UK
15 - 17 May
Round 2
Montreal, Canada
Montreal, Canada
22 - 24 May
Round 4
Zandvoort, Netherlands
Zandvoort, Netherlands
21 - 23 August
Round 5
Austin, USA
Austin, USA
22 - 25 October
Round 6
Las Vegas, USA
Las Vegas, USA
19 - 21 November
Next Up →
F1 Academy Round 4
21 - 23 August
Zandvoort, Netherlands
Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
EVENT SCHEDULE →
Friday
Free Practice
00:00
40 minutes
Qualifying
01:00
30 minutes
Saturday
Race 1
00:00
30 minutes
Sunday
Race 2
00:00
30 minutes
Car No.56
Rachel Robertson
Age: 19
Born: 28 July 2007
Nationality: British
Current Position
14
Current Points
13
Car No.55
Ava Dobson
Age: 18
Born: 9 June 2008
Nationality: American
Current Position
15
Current Points
7
TEAM STANDINGS →
Position
6
Points
6

MEET

THE 2026
DRIVERS

Ava
Dobson
Car No.55
Ava
Dobson
Car No.55
Ava
Dobson
Car No.55
No Stats available
Rachel
Robertson
Car No.56
Rachel
Robertson
Car No.56
Rachel
Robertson
Car No.56
No Stats available
F1 Academy

THE CAR

Design Criteria
  • Aerodynamics optimized to facilitate overtaking and wide range of suspension set up possibilities
  • Cost effective
  • Compliant to FIA 2021 safety rules
  • Static tests
  • Crash tests
  • Anti intrusion panels
  • Steel Halo
  • Wheel tether cables
Technology
  • Compromise between performance and cost effectiveness wherever possible
  • Extensive use of composite materials
  • Sequential gearbox
  • Electric gear shift system
  • All in one ECU- GCU – Data logger equipment
  • High speed data acquisition system but no telemetry
Chassis and Bodywork
  • Chassis designed by Tatuus Automobili
  • Carbon Monocoque complying to FIA 2021 Safety standard
  • Front and rear wing made out of carbon composite material
Engine
  • Autotecnica 4 cylinders turbo 1.4 litres, 174hp @5500rpm
Gearbox
  • Bespoke six-gear longitudinal gearbox designed by Sadev
  • Magneti Marelli electric command via paddle shift from steering wheel
Tyres
  • Pirelli tyres
Performance
  • A top speed of 240 km/h
  • Lateral acceleration up to +/- 2.0 G
  • Maximum braking deceleration -1.5 G
  • Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h: 3.6 seconds
  • Acceleration 0 – 200km/h: 12.5 seconds
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