F1 Academy’s 2026 Season Marks a Bold New Chapter
So, the big news today is all about the F1 Academy and how its 2026 season is shaping up — and honestly, it feels like a major step forward for the series, especially under the leadership of Susie Wolff. The new calendar has just been revealed, and it’s already creating a buzz because it blends familiar venues with some exciting debuts.
For 2026, the all-female racing series is sticking with its well-received structure: 14 races across seven rounds, each round paired with a Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. This format has been working really well, giving the drivers a global stage while keeping the competition tight. One reverse-grid race per round will continue, which should add a little unpredictability to each weekend — something fans love.
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What really stands out this time is the introduction of Silverstone and Austin. Silverstone, especially, feels symbolic. The Academy will race there for the first time, and it comes exactly 12 years after Susie Wolff herself made her Free Practice debut at that very circuit. It almost brings things full circle, highlighting how deeply connected she is to the spirit of this series. Austin, meanwhile, returns to the calendar for the first time since 2023, replacing Miami and Singapore and adding that unmistakable American flair.
The season will kick off in March at the Shanghai International Circuit — a returning venue that has served as a stable opener. From there, the series will head to Jeddah in April and Montreal in May, giving the early part of the year a mix of high-speed street circuits and classic racetracks. Then comes the big Silverstone debut in July, followed by Zandvoort in late August, the only track that has been on the calendar every single season so far.
Finally, the Academy will wrap up the year with a double-header in the United States, first at Circuit of the Americas and then at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Las Vegas has become a fan-favorite finale, and the series clearly wants to keep the excitement level high right until the last lap.
Both Stefano Domenicali and Susie Wolff have spoken proudly about the series’ growth. Domenicali highlighted how F1 Academy is building a passionate international fanbase and inspiring more women and girls to see motorsport as a space for them — whether behind the wheel or in other roles. Wolff echoed that confidence, saying the 2026 lineup is not just strong but a reflection of the momentum the series is building across the sport.
Altogether, the upcoming season feels like a showcase of how far the F1 Academy has come in just a few years — and how much bigger its impact is becoming.
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