Women-only W Series shown red flag but its legacy in motor sport is clear It folded after three seasons but it brought drivers back to racing, gave girls role models and prompted F1 into action The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023
F1 announces plan to grow female talent pool in motorsport with new F1 Academy initiative F1 Academy has launched this season to give female racers a clearer pathway through to Formula 1, but now the series has turned to addressing the problem at the grassroots level Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023
Susie Wolff: We will see a female F1 driver in the next 10 years "In the next 10 years.. I'm going to be punchy and say yes," said Wolff. "But I think with F1 Academy we are creating such a strong pathway that, when the first one comes, more will follow. That's the plan." Autosport · May 27, 2023
Meet Amna Al Qubaisi, the First Female Emirati Racing Driver A competitor in the new, all-female F1 Academy series, the 23-year-old is setting a new standard for women in motorsports. Sports Illustrated · May 18, 2023
Perth F1 Academy racer Chloe Grant ready to improve further after strong performance in Valencia The 17-year-old former Perth High School student now heads for Barcelona after a confidence-boosting round Daily Record · May 9, 2023
Abbi Pulling: Britain's speed-obsessed F1 Academy star on a mission to break barriers The focus is on helping women to reach the highest points of the motorsport world. Mirror Sport speaks to young racer Abbi Pulling, who might be best placed to be the one to achieve that Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023
F1 Academy a game-changer for Perth teen Chloe Grant as she aims for the top The world of motorsport is notoriously male-dominated but a new initiative is looking to change that. The National (Scotland) · Apr 27, 2023
Susan Egelstaff: F1 Academy won’t be a quick fix but at least it gives women a chance Women are a rare species within Formula 1. There is nothing to stop men and women racing against each other at the pinnacle of motorsport. The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2023
Perth motorsport sensation Chloe Grant lands prestigious drive in the brand new F1 Academy The series founded by Formula One features seven events staged on famous Grand Prix tracks, 21 races in total, and includes a season finale alongside F1’s United States Grand Prix in Texas in October Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023
Women drivers race to break Formula 1’s male monopoly With nearly half of Formula 1 fans now female, new initiatives aim to get women into the driving seat. Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2023
Susie Wolff makes F1 Academy vow as she insists new role was “too good an opportunity” The Academy aims to give women a first step on the motorsport ladder out of karting, providing a platform to race in a single-seater car with F1 paying for the costs involved Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023
Susie Wolff appointed managing director of F1 Academy Susie Wolff has been appointed the managing director of the F1 Academy series that aims to develop young female drivers. Autosport · Mar 1, 2023
Calendar, format for all-female F1 Academy series revealed Formula 1 has revealed the full calendar and the weekend format for the all-female F1 Academy series that aims to increase the participation of women in motorsport. Autosport · Feb 23, 2023
F1 Academy prepares to launch star women into the spotlight The new all-women racing category called the F1 Academy will launch this year, with 15 women across five teams competing in what Formula 1 hopes will be the start of an exciting new era in women's sport. ABC News · Feb 16, 2023
Autosport · Feb 14, 2023 Pulling joins Rodin Carlin for inaugural F1 Academy season W Series podium-finisher Abbi Pulling has joined Rodin Carlin for the inaugural season of F1 Academy.
Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2023 F1 Academy details emerge ahead of new series for female racers to progress through ranks This year, the new F1 Academy feeder series will be launched, which will slot onto the single-seater ladder with 15 female racers taking part and getting the experience they need to move closer to F1
Motorsport · Jan 5, 2023 The new year will usher in yet another first for Formula 1 The first and potentially most credible step forward in furthering the participation of women in the “formulae series” with an eye to reaching Formula 1. For initiatives around women drivers in motorsport, this marks a new beginning with a definite pathway for women in F1.
Autosport · Dec 16, 2022 F1 reveals five teams signed up for all-female F1 Academy series Formula 1 has revealed the five teams that have signed up to field cars in the new all-female F1 Academy Series that is being launched in 2023.
Motorsport · Nov 18, 2022 Women in Motorsports NA welcomes F1 academy for women Lyn St. James and Beth Paretta of Women in Motorsports North America are enthused by Formula 1’s announcement of an all-female racing championship from 2023.
Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022 Formula 1 launches all-female championship designed to complement W Series The F1 Academy is tended to act as an "extra route" for young women in motorsport to get racing opportunities, with the hope that one day someone could make it onto the F1 grid
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022 Formula One announces new all-women series of races to begin in 2023 Formula One has officially announced the formation of the F1 Academy, a new all-women racing series with three races at each of seven meetings
Autosport · Nov 18, 2022 F1 announces new all-female F1 Academy series for 2023 Formula 1 has announced it will start a new, all-female racing championship from 2023 known as F1 Academy to bridge the gap for women on the junior ladder.
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022 F1 launches new all-female series in renewed bid to welcome women drivers on the grid Formula One has launched an all-female driver series for the 2023 season.