All 10 Formulation 1 groups have agreed a multi-year deal to proceed to sponsor an F1 Academy livery and driver within the all-female collection.
Because the second season of F1 Academy in 2024, every F1 crew has designated a driver from the collection and tailored their automobile to hold the squad’s livery.
The extension to the deal will span over a number of years and also will see new 2026 F1 entrant Cadillac be part of F1 Academy as a grid sponsor from 2027.
F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff mentioned: “The dedication of long-term assist from all 10 present Formulation 1 groups, and the addition of Cadillac to our grid from 2027, sends a robust message about the way forward for 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.”
In a launch confirming the deal on Thursday, F1 Academy additionally introduced that the two-season restrict for participation within the collection could possibly be elevated to 3 in sure instances.
The assertion mentioned: “With a give attention to deeper expertise growth, from 2027, drivers who’ve competed within the two earlier seasons could also be granted an exemption to race within the collection for a 3rd season, in accordance with the up to date 2027 laws.
“This new provision reflects a tailored approach to nurturing talent and will be granted exclusively to drivers whose performance indicates strong potential for continued growth throughout a third campaign.”
The 2025 F1 Academy season goes right down to a title decider in Las Vegas subsequent weekend, with Mercedes-sponsored Doriane Pin main Ferrari-sponsored Maya Weug by 9 factors.
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Wolff added: “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 give attention to individualised expertise growth, together with the chance for drivers with excessive potential to compete in as much as three seasons, will give stand out drivers the assist and platform wanted to completely realise their potential, whereas guaranteeing that the F1 Academy grid persistently options the easiest feminine expertise.”
The thrilling Formula 1 and F1 Academy title races continue with the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 21-23, live on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports activities with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime
