Aditya ChaudhuriFormula One’s all-female driver category, the F1 Academy, which aims to grow and develop the women’s sport, has announced the teams for its inaugural season.
The F1 Academy has announced that, for the first three seasons, that is till the 2025 season, there will be five teams competing. These five teams will be:
- ART Grand Prix (FRA)
- Campos Racing (ESP)
- Carlin (GBR)
- MP Motorsport (NED)
- PREMA Racing (ITA)
The inaugural season will see a total of 21 races and 15 days of official testing. The calendar and driver line-up of the teams will be announced shortly, as per reports.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula One, commented:
“It is exciting to be able to announce the five teams that will be racing in the F1 Academy for next year and who will be providing this fantastic opportunity to the young and talented women to begin their journey into competitive motorsport. We believe it is important that everyone has the chance to follow their ambitions and get the support and guidance needed to progress and excel. The F1 Academy is an important part of our plan to increase diversity and representation in motorsport and we are looking forward to the first season in 2023 and stay tuned for more news in this area.“
Bruno Michel, General Manager of the F1 Academy, said:
“I am very pleased to reveal the five teams entering the F1 Academy for the next three-year cycle, starting from 2023. We know them very well and we have been collaborating with each one for many years. They are well-known for their experience and expertise in nurturing and developing young drivers. I fully trust that they will give the drivers competing in the F1 Academy the keys to grow technically, and that they will help them with the physical and mental preparations for the journey ahead.“
