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NINA GADEMAN and EMMA FELBERMAYR Lead F1 Academy Into New Era

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May 18, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • NINA GADEMAN delivered opening round dominance in China, capturing reverse grid victory to kick off F1 Academy’s expanded season following Middle East calendar reshuffling due to regional conflict.
  • EMMA FELBERMAYR countered with Race 2 triumph in China, establishing early-season competitive balance as Austrian challenger stakes championship claim against Dutch rival’s momentum.
  • SUSIE WOLFF’s series secures major Unilever backing through Dirt Is Good deal, joining premium partners Lego, Amex, and Sephora as all-female championship gains commercial traction heading to Montreal.
  • Circuit additions in Montreal and Austin replace cancelled Bahrain and Saudi rounds, maintaining race calendar integrity while delivering North American presence alongside traditional European venues.

UPCOMING:

  • F1 Academy – Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada – May 2026
  • F1 Academy – Silverstone Circuit, Great Britain – 2026
  • F1 Academy – Circuit Zandvoort, Netherlands – 2026
  • F1 Academy – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas – 2026
  • F1 Academy – Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Nevada – 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

NINA GÅDEMAN EMMA FELBERMAYR SUSIE WOLFF

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Matt Hardy originally appearing on www.cityam.com