The F1 Academy series is taking a significant step in its mission to develop female motorsport talent with its inaugural rookie test, scheduled for September 17–18 at the Circuito de Navarra in Spain.
Eighteen young drivers, aged 15 to 21, will participate in the two-day event, designed to identify and nurture future stars for the 2026 season.
“This is a landmark moment, not just for F1 Academy as a series, but for our sport,” said Suzie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 Academy.
“Over the past three years, the global female talent pool has grown stronger and more competitive, and our priority is to ensure that we have the best possible drivers competing.
"With this test, we are providing eighteen of the most promising talents with an equitable platform to demonstrate they deserve a seat on an F1 Academy grid.”
The rookie test will allow participants to showcase their skills under identical conditions, including official engineering briefings and race simulations.
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Alongside on-track performance, the drivers will undergo research-led physical and cognitive assessments delivered by More Than Equal, the series’ Official Driver Performance & Research Partner.
Tom Stanton, CEO of More Than Equal, highlighted the importance of this aspect of the test, saying: “Supporting F1 Academy in delivering physical and cognitive assessments reflects our shared mission to ensure that the most talented female drivers are given the tools, data, and opportunities they need to succeed.”
The series has already made waves in 2025 by offering a structured environment to develop professional racing techniques, from advanced telemetry analysis to racecraft strategy.
The program will culminate at the season finale during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where F1 Academy will debut as a support series, providing unprecedented exposure to teams, sponsors, and fans.
The 18 drivers selected for the 2025 F1 Academy Rookie Test are:
Lisa Billard – France
Laura Bourguet – France
Annabelle Brian – Netherlands
Megan Bruce – United Kingdom
Alexia Danielsson – Sweden
Eva Dorrestijn – Netherlands
Autumn Fisher – United States
Zoe Florescu Potolea – Romania
Natalia Granada – Spain
Alexandra Herve – United Kingdom
Jade Jacquet – France
Imogen Radburn – United Kingdom
Rachel Robertson – United Kingdom
Michalina Sabaj – Poland
Emma Scarbrough – United States
Ella Stevens – United Kingdom
Alexandra Vateva – Bulgaria
Payton Westcott – United States
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