F1 Academy 2026 Gets Silverstone Debut & COTA Return in Seven-Round Calendar
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December 11, 2025
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- F1 Academy’s 2026 season expands to seven rounds with 14 races, all held alongside Formula 1 weekends, featuring the series’ first-ever visit to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix and marking a significant upgrade from 2025’s record-low single European round.
- The calendar brings back Circuit of the Americas after a two-year absence since 2023, while maintaining the successful Las Vegas finale that debuted in 2025, creating a strong American presence with back-to-back rounds to close the season.
- Managing Director Susie Wolff emphasized the calendar reflects the series’ growing momentum and visibility, while F1’s Stefano Domenicali highlighted how the championship continues developing talented drivers and building a passionate global fanbase that inspires women and girls in motorsport.
UPCOMING:
- F1 Academy 2026 Season Opener – Shanghai
- Silverstone Debut – British Grand Prix Weekend
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com
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