Overview
The F1 Academy is a single-seater junior-level racing championship made exclusively for female drivers.
This series is open for female drivers who are 25 years of age or younger and who are 16 years of age or older at the time of participating in their first race of the season. All drivers must hold an international FIA license of grade B, C, or D.
The first season began in 2023 and was held at seven venues ranging from Spielberg in Austria to Circuit of the Americas in the United States. Each race consists of 3 rounds. Five teams consisting of three female drivers will participate.
Beginning from the 2024 season, all 10 Formula 1 teams will have one driver and one race car with the team's livery. The remaining five drivers in the series will be supported by other partners. Details will be announced in the future.
Vehicle
The race cars used in F1 Academy are similar to F4 race cars. The chassis is designed by Tatuus Automobili and complies with the FIA's 2021 safety regulations.
It is equipped with an Autotechnica 4-cylinder turbocharged 1.4L engine that produces 174 horsepower. Paired with a bespoke 6-speed transmission designed by SADEV, it accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240km/h.
The tires used in F1 Academy are supplied by Pirelli.
