The 2025 F1 Academy season is shaping up to be the most exciting chapter yet for the all-female single-seater series.
F1 Academy Prepares for Action
With new circuits, an expanded grid, and the return of reverse grid racing, fans have plenty to look forward to as the championship continues its rise on the global stage.
The 2025 F1 Academy Season Calendar
The 2025 F1 Academy calendar spans seven rounds and 14 races. As in 2024, each event will run alongside an F1 Grand Prix weekend.
This season introduces three new locations, adding new challenges to the competition.
The campaign begins at the Shanghai International Circuit from 21-23 March, marking F1 Academy’s debut in China.
From there, the action heads to familiar ground in Jeddah and Miami, before Canada’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve hosts Round 4. This is another first for the series.
After the summer break, the series resumes at Zandvoort, which becomes the only track to feature in all three seasons.
Singapore’s Marina Bay Street Circuit follows in early October, while the season reaches its finale under the lights of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit from 20-22 November.
The series will become the first single-seater support race to compete on the streets of Las Vegas.
2025 F1 Academy Season Calendar:
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 21-23 March | Shanghai International Circuit, China |
| 18-20 April | Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia |
| 2-4 May | Miami International Autodrome, USA |
| 13-15 June | Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Canada |
| 29-31 August | Circuit Zandvoort, Netherlands |
| 3-5 October | Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore |
| 20-22 November | Las Vegas Strip Circuit, USA |
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A Bigger Grid
For its third season, F1 Academy expands from 15 to 18 cars. This reflects the series’ growing success alongside the ever-increasing female talent pool.
2025 locked in. 🔒 #F1Academy pic.twitter.com/0B6a2cmG4F
— F1 Academy (@f1academy) March 17, 2025
British outfit Hitech Grand Prix joins the grid, fielding two full-time drivers and a Wild Card entry at every round.
They join returning teams ART Grand Prix, Campos Racing, MP Motorsport, PREMA Racing, and Rodin Motorsport.
Each team will line up three cars, providing more young women aged 16 to 25 with vital opportunities to showcase their skills.
With every F1 team continuing their support through nominated drivers, the field features some of the brightest prospects in motorsport.
2025 grid loading… ⬛⬛⬜⬜⬜#F1Academy pic.twitter.com/TBjamGLXKb
— F1 Academy (@f1academy) March 14, 2025
Key partnerships from brands such as American Express, Charlotte Tilbury, PUMA, Tommy Hilfiger, and TAG Heuer further highlight the talent pool.
Wild Cards Return
After proving a success in 2024, Wild Card entries return with an updated format.
Hitech Grand Prix will manage the Wild Card at every round, allowing these one-off entrants to compete for points in both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships.
Each Grand Prix gives local drivers the chance to race on home soil. The first Wild Card is already confirmed. China’s Shi Wei will join the field in Shanghai.
With Wild Cards offering a pathway into full-time seats, 2025 could be a breakout year for new stars.
Four former Wild Cards – Courtney Crone, Ella Lloyd, Alisha Palmowski, and Nina Gademan – have earned full-time drives this season.
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What is New to the Racing Format?
One of the biggest changes for 2025 is the return of reverse grid racing.
This is designed to heat the competition and reward consistency across the weekend. Each race weekend will feature two Free Practice sessions, one 30-minute Qualifying session, and two races.
Race 1 now sees a reverse grid: the top eight qualifiers will be flipped. Positions nine to 18 will start as they qualified. Points will be awarded to the top eight finishers, with a bonus point available for the fastest lap within the top eight.
Race 2 remains unchanged, with the grid set by each driver’s fastest lap in Qualifying. The top 10 finishers score points, alongside a bonus for pole position and fastest lap.
Points Allocation:
| Position | Race 1 | Race 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | 25 |
| 2nd | 8 | 18 |
| 3rd | 6 | 15 |
| 4th | 5 | 12 |
| 5th | 4 | 10 |
| 6th | 3 | 8 |
| 7th | 2 | 6 |
| 8th | 1 | 4 |
| 9th | – | 2 |
| 10th | – | 1 |
Looking Ahead
Every lap counts. ⚡️
Here’s how the F1 Academy race weekends will unfold in 2025. #F1Academy pic.twitter.com/BWhU0tFfIH
— F1 Academy (@f1academy) March 18, 2025
As the countdown begins for the season opener in Shanghai, excitement is building around the 2025 F1 Academy season. With new circuits, fresh faces, and an expanded grid, this year is set to deliver competition, close racing, and a representation of the best emerging female talent in motorsport.
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Recording Date: 25.08.2024
