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First look at ‘F1: The Academy’ on Netflix — “I’m not here to be a model”

The first trailer for Netflix’s upcoming docuseries, ‘F1: The Academy,’ was released Tuesday. The one-minute clip offered fans a glimpse of what they can expect from the seven-part sports doc focused on the all-female junior racing series, F1 Academy.

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Alpine F1 team boss Oliver Oakes resigns with immediate effect

Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes as resigned with immediate effect, the team has announced. Oakes was brought to the team in July last year to replace Bruno Famin and then went on to form a tandem with executive advisor Flavio Briatore. But six races into the 2025 season Oakes has…

Motorsport

F1 Academy is growing in relevance, says Aston Martin’s Jessica Hawkins

At the Miami GP, former W Series driver and Aston Martin’s head of F1 Academy Jessica Hawkins outlines the importance of the all-women racing series

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Everything you know about F1 Academy is wrong

Everything you think about F1 Academy is wrong. Since its launch in 2023, opinions have been plentiful, but facts are harder to come by. The series marked a visible step forward for women in motorsport: a glossy, all-female grid backed by Formula 1, aimed at widening the pipeline and shifting…

Motorsport

Miami Grand Prix 2025: Guide to parties and events

It’s nearly lights out in the 305. Formula 1 is returning to Miami for the fourth time, and the who’s who of the sports, entertainment, and business worlds will descend upon South Florida for star-studded soirées ahead of the May 4 race.

Motorsport

It's 50 years since Lella Lombardi became F1's first and only female point scorer

Exactly 50 years ago today, a chaotic Spanish Grand Prix came to an end after just 29 laps following a deadly crash. Half points were awarded to the top six finishers, which included Italian racer Lella Lombardi.

Motorsport

‘F1: The Academy’ Netflix series to launch in May

F1 Academy’s Netflix series F1: The Academy is set to launch globally on 28 May 2025, produced by Hello Sunshine, actor Reese Witherspoon’s production company.

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F1 Academy Netflix series to launch in May

F1 Academy’s Netflix series F1: The Academy is set to launch globally on 28 May 2025, produced by Hello Sunshine, actor Reese Witherspoon’s production company.

Autosport

F1 Hangover: Inside the Saudi Arabian GP’s A-list music festival, Sebastian Vettel’s return and more

From Jennifer Lopez and Usher's visit to the Ferrari garage, to the F1 Academy - here’s everything that happened in the Saudi Arabian desert.

Motorsport

Saudi’s first female racer welcomes a new future for Saudi motorsport at Qiddiya City

“I look at this as a blank canvas”, Reema Juffali says when she discusses not only helping to bring through the next generation of Saudi women racers but increasing motorsports participation in the region as a whole. She is clearly passionate about the subject as she talks with vigour –…

Autosport

F1 teams finally showcasing their F1 Academy drivers in Jeddah

There’s a noticeable shift in the F1 Academy paddock in Jeddah this weekend: Formula 1 drivers and team leaders are finally showing up - publicly and proudly - for the series.

Motorsport

Home comforts – Farah AlYousef representing women of Saudi Arabia in F1 Academy

The Jeddah-born racer is the wildcard entry for the second round of the 2025 female-only series, it has been a rapid rise for AlYousef, but a long road for Saudi women as a whole

Motorsport

My goal is to get to F1 – Ella Lloyd knows exactly what she wants

Lloyd has enjoyed a rapid rise that has taken her to F1 Academy and onto McLaren’s driver development programme.

The Independent UK

What happened after F1 Academy champion’s terrifying fireball crash

F1 Academy champion gives health update after massive fireball crash

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F1 Academy champion gives health update after massive fireball crash

Marta Garcia was trapped inside smoke-filled Porsche after crash in Barcelona on Saturday

Motorsport

Girls on the grid – all drivers competing in F1 Academy 2025

F1 Academy provides talented female racers with the opportunity to showcase their skills on the main stage of motorsport, and this year, many new drivers will be given that chance.

Autosport

Girls on the grid – who will be driving in F1 Academy 2025?

F1 Academy provides talented female racers with the opportunity to showcase their skills on the main stage of motorsport, and this year, many new drivers will be given that opportunity.

Autosport

The battle Susie Wolff refuses to give up on

Susie Wolff is sitting in a corner office in Formula 1 headquarters in central London, jumping between rooms as she doesn’t actually have a permanent desk here. As managing director of F1 Academy, the all-female racing series now entering its third season, she is in the capital to see the…

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What’s new for F1 Academy in 2025?

F1 Academy is entering its third season in 2025, after a successful 2024 campaign, which saw Abbi Pulling take the title in dominant fashion. As the series’ visibility and popularity has continued to grow, there are some changes taking place for this season, which look to provide more opportunities for…

Autosport

Feeling the effects - the impact of F1 Academy

Since the first season of F1 Academy in 2023, there has been a notable growth in the involvement of women and girls in motorsport - whether that be in karting, a career within the industry, or just simply as a fan.

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Melbourne teenager's Formula One dream a step closer

Joanne Ciconte is one step closer to realising her dream of becoming Australia's first woman Formula One driver after earning a spot in the F1 Academy.

Autosport

How Alpine signing a fourth F1 reserve driver replicates Briatore's Renault

You may be wondering why Alpine has just signed a fourth Formula 1 reserve driver. There may be tens or even hundreds of thousands of reasons, if not millions.

Motorsport

Making of a young champion: For Lia Block, effort is always at a mighty 110%

The 2025 season is shaping up to be a busy one for Lia Block, 2023 American Rally Champion and daughter of late rally legend Ken Block. Not that she's not used to tackling a busy schedule, considering over the last few years she's been competing and dabbling in a few…

Motorsport

The battle Susie Wolff refuses to give up on

It's been nearly half a century since a woman last competed in an F1 race, and Wolff wants to ensure that number doesn't tick much higher.

Autosport

Charlotte Tilbury to fund female karting as F1 Academy deal is extended

Charlotte Tilbury will remain an F1 Academy partner for 2025 and the beauty brand has also committed to supporting free karting sessions as well as launching a scholarship - both with the aim of driving up female participation in motorsport.

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