F1 ACADEMY enters a new chapter with its 2026 season, firmly focused on accelerating female talent on and off the track. From its early days in Spielberg in 2023 to packed grandstands at Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends worldwide, the series has grown exponentially, raising expectations and competitive standards.

Season four arrives with a clear message: fast, fierce, and unapologetically bold. The updated brand identity embodies this ambition, projecting the series confidently into the future.

“For year four, we’re stepping up a gear,” said Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 ACADEMY. “In just three seasons, we’ve built real momentum, earned global visibility, and challenged outdated perceptions of who belongs in our sport. Today, we unveil a bold new identity that reflects our ambition and the change we’re driving to help shape the future of our sport.”

The talent ladder continues to deliver results. Champions Marta García and Abbi Pulling secured fully-funded seats in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine and GB3 Championship, respectively. Newly-crowned champion Doriane Pin graduates to a Development Driver role at Mercedes.

At grassroots level, the impact is equally strong. In 2026, up to 27 young female karters will be supported through the F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE programme, ensuring a continuous pipeline of emerging talent.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, added: “F1 ACADEMY has gone from strength to strength, nurturing talent from the grassroots, growing global awareness, and breaking down barriers in just three years. This new brand identity defines the series as it moves forward, welcoming the next generation of drivers and fans to F1.”

Featuring an updated logo, a distinctive accelerator icon, an expanded colour palette, and an energised design language, the series promises a thrilling year of non-stop on-track action across seven rounds.

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