Formula 1 Teams Reinforce Commitment to F1 Academy
The ten Formula 1 teams have formalized their commitment to the F1 Academy series, an exclusively female competition. They have signed a new multi-year agreement that ensures their support for the drivers and the presence of team designs on the cars beyond the current season. This agreement is based on the model implemented in 2024, where each F1 team began to support a driver from the Academy and adopt their colors on the vehicle. The new agreement guarantees the continuity of this partnership for several more years and will expand with the arrival of Cadillac, which will join the Formula 1 grid in 2026 and the F1 Academy program from 2027. Upon confirming the renewal, F1 Academy also announced an update to its participation rules. Starting in 2027, drivers who have competed in two seasons will be able to obtain an exemption to compete for a third year, as part of what the organizers call a “personalized approach to nurturing talent.” This provision will only apply to drivers who demonstrate clear potential for continued growth.The long-term commitment of support from the current 10 Formula 1 teams, and the incorporation of Cadillac starting in 2027, sends a strong message about the future of the F1 Academy.
Susie Wolff, Managing Director of the series.
