Formula 1 Teams Extend Their Commitment to the F1 Academy
The ten Formula 1 teams have renewed their commitment to the F1 Academy series, signing a multi-year agreement that ensures their support for the female drivers and the use of team designs on the cars beyond this season. This agreement is based on the model implemented in 2024, where each F1 team supports a driver from the Academy and adopts their colors on the car. 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 starting in 2027. The F1 Academy also announced an update to its participation rules. Starting in 2027, drivers who have competed in two seasons may receive an exemption to race 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 addition of Cadillac starting in 2027, sends a powerful message about the future of the F1 Academy.
Susie Wolff, Managing Director of the series
