F1 Academy has locked in a renewed multi-year commitment from all ten Formula 1 teams, strengthening the all-female championship’s position as the sport’s primary pathway for emerging women racers. The extension confirms that each F1 team will continue to support one driver and one fully branded livery, ensuring the series retains direct integration with the top tier of global motorsport.
The agreement arrives at a pivotal moment for the championship. F1 Academy is expanding its calendar, growing its competitive depth, and embedding itself deeper into Formula 1’s long-term talent development framework. The announcement also confirms that Cadillac, set to enter Formula 1 in 2026, will join the programme as a full-support partner from 2027, backing one driver and bringing its own identity to the grid.
As part of the updated sporting structure, F1 Academy will introduce a selective third-season option from 2027. Drivers who show a significant upward trajectory over two seasons will be eligible to remain for a third campaign. The move is designed to offer greater continuity for standout talent and reduce premature exits, ensuring the grid consistently features the strongest and most promising drivers.
Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 ACADEMY, said, “The commitment of long-term support from all ten current Formula 1 teams, and the addition of Cadillac to our grid from 2027, sends a powerful message about the future of F1 ACADEMY. We’re not just providing a platform for the current generation of female drivers; together, we’re building a pathway to support generations of talent to come.
“We continue to be impressed by the depth of female talent coming out of the world of karting and are encouraged by the growth and strength of the emerging talent pool. A sharpened focus on individualised talent development, including the opportunity for drivers with high potential to compete in up to three seasons, will give stand-out drivers the support and platform needed to fully realise their potential, while ensuring that the F1 ACADEMY grid consistently features the very best female talent.”
The championship’s reinforced commercial ecosystem underscores its rising influence. Charlotte Tilbury, Morgan Stanley, Gatorade, Tommy Hilfiger, and American Express have all partnered, each contributing across performance technology, hydration, apparel, timekeeping, and fan engagement. Their investment reflects the series’ role in promoting gender equity not only in racing but in STEM, engineering, and sports innovation.
F1 Academy’s global reach continues to accelerate at a pace. The series is now broadcast in over 170 territories, while its digital footprint has grown to more than 1.3 million followers. Visibility has also surged following the release of F1: The Academy, a seven-part Netflix docuseries produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, which has introduced the series to new fans worldwide.
On track, the 2025 grid will expand to 18 cars with the arrival of Hitech Grand Prix, joining established outfits ART Grand Prix, Campos Racing, Rodin Motorsport, MP Motorsport, and PREMA Racing. The larger field widens entry points for emerging drivers and raises the competitive bar at a time when the series races alongside major Formula 1 weekends.
As F1 Academy enters its next phase, with a stable team structure, expanding global broadcast footprint, and increasing commercial strength, it is now positioned as a permanent and essential component of Formula 1’s future talent pipeline. The renewed commitment confirms one thing: the championship is no longer a pilot project but a long-term pillar in the sport’s evolution.
