F1 Academy is back, and there are plenty of changes for season two.
At its core, the all-women series features drivers between the ages of 16 and 25 who will compete in identical cars. It’s not the first all-female racing series (the other was W Series), but the difference is the buy-in from Formula One. F1 Academy is part of the F1 pyramid, the sport’s term for its minor league-type setup, and the goal is to help women to continue advancing.
Marta García won the 2023 title, and as a result, has a fully-funded seat for this year’s Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). A majority of the 2023 grid is returning this year, with the support of the 10 F1 teams and five companies, and there are new names competing, like Lia Block (Williams) and Doriane Pin (Mercedes).
The bigger changes pertain to how the series will be run and promoted. The 2024 F1 Academy season will see wild card entries at select rounds (regional drivers will be chosen). The calendar is aligning with F1’s schedule, super license points will be given to the top five finishers, the series will be broadcast, and a new limit will restrict how long drivers can compete in the series.
Let’s dive into what you need to know for year two.
The F1 Academy Class of ‘24 🏆
15 drivers, 7 races, 1…
