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Injured Doriane Pin withdraws from Le Mans 24 Hours

Pin had withdrawn from the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine's second Spa-Francorchamps race last weekend after feeling some discomfort.

Motorsport

Why Pulling is left wanting more after British F4 glass ceiling win

Pulling became the first female driver to top the British F4 podium after dominating the reverse grid race on the Indy layout of the former British and European Grand Prix venue, taking the flag by over five seconds.

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F1 Academy announces new Netflix docuseries - release date and how to watch

F1 Academy is set to be the feature of a new Netflix documentary series in partnership with Reese Witherspoon’s production company Hello Sunshine. The documentary is currently in production and will feature a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 all-female single-seater season. The multi-part documentary will feature all the drama of…

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Who is Abbi Pulling? An insight into the F1 Academy star

Pulling became the first female driver to ever win a race in the British Formula 4 Championship by taking the chequered flag at Brands Hatch. It was a faultless drive from the 21-year-old, who started in pole position before winning the second race of the weekend by 5.5 seconds to…

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Formula E Berlin Test: Which F2 and W Series drivers will take part in the rookie test

Formula E revealed the full line-up for the Berlin rookie test, with some familiar faces from Formula 2 appearing. Each of the 11 teams has nominated two rookies to take part in a full day of testing following the weekend's Berlin E-Prix.

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The big question F1 Academy faces as pecking order begins to form

For inaugural champion Marta Garcia, the reward was a fully funded Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine drive with Prema Racing, the team with which she had completed her victorious campaign (although she has now transferred into the sister Iron Dames operation). But given that FRECA is officially recognised by…

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"This is a trial year": Lia Block on F1 Academy, social media stress, and more

The 17-year-old Williams driver Lia Block talks about her F1 Academy 'trial year' and an important lesson from her father, Ken Block.

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Sponsored: Charlotte Tilbury celebrates Miami GP with F1 Academy

The all-female feeder series aims to give young women access to more track time at a high-performance level, enabling them to develop the fundamental level of technical, physical and mental ability to progress to the highest level.

Autosport

F1 announces 24/7 streaming channel in the US

The so-called Formula 1 Channel is set to be a 24/7 streaming channel for US viewers to access race replays and highlights from F1, F2, F3 and F1 Academy.

Motorsport

Mercedes F1 junior Pin joins the FRECA grid

Pin was the standout performer as the 2024 F1 Academy season got under way in Saudi Arabia, taking the chequered flag in both races in her Mercedes-liveried entry before a communication error in the second outing resulted in her crossing the line twice, with a penalty dropping her to ninth.

Motorsport

F1 publishes sustainability report amid 2030 net zero push

F1's Net Zero by 2030 campaign aims to cut 50% of absolute carbon emissions compared to its 2018 baseline, which encompasses the energy consumption at its facilities, F1's race events and all the travel and logistics in between. It pledges to put a credible offset strategy in place for the…

Motorsport

F1 publishes sustainability gains amid 2030 net zero push

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What drives your dreams? A chance to WIN a Dream Weekend in Miami

Sponsored by The Florida venue is one of F1’s newest destinations, but after two seasons it has already become a popular fixture on the calendar, not only for the on-track action that F1 brings to any venue but also for the entertainment that the US races add on top. America…

Motorsport

The F1 Academy front-runner eager to prove a point on home turf

Leading the F1 Academy standings after the opening event. Setting fast times in British Formula 4 winter testing. There are clearly some encouraging early-season signs for Abbi Pulling this year.

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CHANCE TO WIN! A Dream Weekend in Miami

Sponsored by The MoneyGram Miami Dream Weekend with the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team offers US race fans the chance to not only win two Champions Club tickets to this incredible event, but also all airfares and accommodation, team gear, autographed caps and $1,000 in the form of a check. This…

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Pirro leaves role as McLaren F1 academy chief

The McLaren driver development programme was overhauled at the start of 2023 to better support those at a karting level and help facilitate a plausible climb to F1.

Motorsport

Hamilton praises Susie Wolff's action against FIA

F1 Academy managing director Wolff revealed ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix that she has personally filed a criminal complaint in the French courts against the FIA.

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Hamilton praises Wolff's action against FIA

F1 Academy managing director Wolff revealed ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix that she has personally filed a criminal complaint in the French courts against the FIA.

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Driving Equality: F1 Academy Accelerates Opportunities for Female Racers to Pursue Their Racing Dreams

F1 Academy was created to nurture and support young women to pursue a career in racing

Autosport

How Jamie Chadwick is aiming to make a difference in 2024

Andretti Global driver Jamie Chadwick is adamant that podium results are possible in her sophomore Indy NXT campaign, which gets under way this weekend in St Petersburg. Chadwick finished 12th in last year’s drivers’ standings and was the fourth-best-placed rookie, recording a best finish of sixth in Portland towards the…

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History of female F1 drivers - including grand prix starters and test drivers

Formula 1 has seen just five female drivers in its 74 years of recorded history. There are now more women involved in motorsport, with series such as F1 Academy - which features solely women drivers - to encourage more women and girls into motorsport and support them to progress in…

Autosport

The important progress being made to increase female motorsport involvement

Not so long ago, having a female driver on a grid was considered something of a novelty. Now, with increasing numbers of women taking up the sport, it’s becoming a little more commonplace. Whether as the result of all-female categories like W Series or F1 Academy, or a variety of…

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Silverstone Museum announces expanded 2024 #GirlsWill initiative

As the second season of the all-female F1 Academy gets under way in Saudi Arabia, the Silverstone Museum lifted the covers on a month of extensive activities that is has planned in October for this year’s #GirlsWill campaign.

Autosport

Ford F1 Academy deal shows support for Red Bull

The manufacturer’s logos will appear on the driving suit and MP Motorsport-run car of Emily de Heus.

The Guardian - UK

F1 Academy series revs up pursuit of female breakthrough in motorsport

Despite dark clouds elsewhere, all-female series brings hope of progress for sport which has long struggled to mobilise women

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