Nina Gademan will be returning for a sophomore F1 ACADEMY season after Alpine confirmed that the Dutch racer is to continue with the team in 2026.

Nina Gademan will be returning for a sophomore F1 ACADEMY season after Alpine confirmed that the Dutch racer is to continue representing the team in 2026.

Nina Gademan continues with Alpine for 2026 campaign

As the fourth F1 ACADEMY season draws closer, meet the teams featuring on the 18-car grid as they ready themselves to battle it out once in 2026.

Six of the most well-known names in junior single-seater racing are readying themselves to battle it out once in 2026. As the fourth F1 ACADEMY season draws closer, meet the teams featuring on the 18-car grid and keep an eye out as their line-ups are announced…

Who are the 2026 F1 ACADEMY teams?

F1 ACADEMY Official Partner PUMA have announced that Scottish racer Rachel Robertson will be representing them on the grid this season.

F1 ACADEMY Official Partner PUMA have announced that Rachel Robertson will be representing them on the grid this season. The Scottish racer is set to step up to the series full-time, after a strong debut at the Las Vegas season finale, where she scored a P4 finish in Race 1. 

Rachel Robertson steps up to 2026 grid with PUMA

Motorsport is a man's world.  This is the statement we asked guests in our Las Vegas paddock to challenge on our open mic. 

Motorsport is a man's world. This is the statement we asked guests in our Las Vegas paddock to challenge on our open mic.  What would you say to people who think women don't belong in motorsport?

WATCH: Is Motorsport A Man's World?

Enjoy this compilation of the best on-track battles of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season, from rookie standoffs to title-rivals leaving it all on track.

The 2025 season was filled with wheel-to-wheel-battles, from rookie standoffs to title-rivals leaving it all on track. Enjoy this compilation of the best on-track battles of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season.

WATCH: Best On-Track Battles of 2025

Performance and Talent Development Manager Katie Denver talks us through the motorsport pipeline from karting to Formula 1.

Performance and Talent Development Manager Katie Denver talks us through the motorsport pipeline from karting to Formula 1, and how F1 ACADEMY is working to increase female participation on every step of the ladder. 

WATCH: The Pathway to Formula 1 Explained

Maiden wins, bold overtakes, and podiums galore. Enjoy the standout rookie moments from the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season.

Maiden wins, bold overtakes, and podiums galore. Sit back and enjoy the standout rookie moments from the 2025 F1 Academy season.

WATCH: Standout Rookie Moments from 2025 

As the 2026 grid fills up, find out more about the drivers announced for the upcoming F1 ACADEMY campaign.

With two months to go until the fourth F1 ACADEMY campaign kicks off in Shanghai, the grid is rapidly taking shape. Meeting new faces and welcoming back returning favourites, here is the lowdown on the 10 drivers that have been confirmed for 2026 so far…

Who are the 2026 F1 ACADEMY drivers?

Enter for the chance to win a place for you and a friend at the fan viewing of the 2026 Autosport Awards.

Motorsport’s biggest night is calling and we’re giving fans the chance to be there. Enter for the chance to win a place for you and a friend at the fan viewing of the 2026 Autosport Awards, where the sport comes together to celebrate the very best in racing. 

Celebrate F1 ACADEMY history: Win tickets to see the Champion crowned!

Kaylee Countryman has become the 10th driver confirmed for the 2026 campaign, with Haas selecting the American racer to represent them next season.

Kaylee Countryman has become the 10th driver confirmed for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign, with Haas announcing that the American racer will be representing them on next year’s grid.

Kaylee Countryman steps up to F1 ACADEMY for 2026 with Haas

Alba Larsen will return for a second F1 ACADEMY campaign in 2026, with Ferrari selecting the Danish racer to represent them next season.

Alba Larsen joins Ferrari for the 2026 season

Applications are now open to sign up for the 2026 COTFA International Series and the British Series, along with F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE.

Applications are now open for young karters to sign up for the 2026 Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series and the British Champions of the Future Academy Program, with F1 ACADEMY also looking for talented young female karters to represent F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE in both series next year. 

Applications now open for Champions of the Future Academy Program International and UK series

F1 ACADEMY has unveiled the calendar for the 2026 season, which features seven rounds in support of the FIA Formula One World Championship.

F1 ACADEMY has unveiled the calendar for the 2026 season, which , once again, features seven rounds in support of the FIA Formula One World Championship, including the series’ first-ever appearance at Silverstone.

F1 ACADEMY reveals 2026 calendar

The French racer will make her F1 ACADEMY debut next year, representing Williams on the 2026 grid in the ART Grand Prix-operated car.

Jade Jacquet will make her F1 ACADEMY debut next year, as Williams have announced that the French racer will be representing the team on the 2026 grid in the ART Grand Prix-operated car.

Jade Jacquet to drive for Williams for 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign

Mathilda Paatz will embark on her first F1 ACADEMY campaign next year, with Aston Martin signing the 17-year-old for the 2026 season.

Mathilda Paatz joins 2026 F1 ACADEMY grid with Aston Martin

Gatorade announces its sponsorship of F1 ACADEMY rookie driver Lisa Billard for 2026, marking its mission to make performance support accessible. 

Gatorade today announces its sponsorship of F1 ACADEMY rookie driver Lisa Billard, marking its mission to make performance support accessible. 

Gatorade aims to accelerate women’s sports through partnership with F1 ACADEMY rookie driver Lisa Billard for 2026 season

Red Bull Racing's Alisha Palmowski and Racing Bulls' Rafaela Ferreira will be returning for their sophomore F1 ACADEMY seasons next year.

Alisha Palmowski and Rafaela Ferreira will be returning for their sophomore F1 ACADEMY seasons next year, with the Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme and the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Academy Programme announcing that they have renewed the pair’s contracts.

Alisha Palmowski and Rafaela Ferreira retained for 2026 campaign

The LEGO Group and F1 ACADEMY have announced an exciting multi-year partnership to inspire young fans, through creative play and representation.

Today, in the pitlane of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit at the FORMULA 1 LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2025, the LEGO Group and F1 ACADEMY have announced an exciting multi-year partnership to inspire young fans, especially girls, through creative play and representation.
As part of this collaboration, the LEGO Group will be represented on the F1 ACADEMY grid starting with the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, with LEGO Racing, piloted by driver Esmee Kosterman at the wheel. Additionally, the LEGO Group and F1 ACADEMY revealed their first LEGO set together, now available for pre-order.

LEGO Racing hits the F1 ACADEMY grid in 2026, with Esmee Kosterman behind the wheel, in first-of-its-kind partnership

McLaren have announced that Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens will be representing the team on the 2026 F1 ACADEMY grid, as a part of a two-car entry.

McLaren have announced that two drivers will be representing the team on the 2026 F1 ACADEMY grid, with Ella Lloyd being retained for her sophomore campaign alongside Ella Stevens, who joins their Driver Development Programme

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