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18 Female Drivers Selected for F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test and Training Camp

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August 24, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • Eighteen drivers including ALEXIA DANIELSSON, LUNA FLUXA, and SARA MATSUI selected for expanded 2026 program combining science-backed athlete development with on-track evaluation at Circuito de Navarra.
  • AUTUMN FISHER, ZOE FLORESCU, and KAREEN KAUR among rookies participating in physiological profiling, cognitive testing, and VALD performance screening at Loughborough University from August 25-27.
  • Previous year’s test delivered exceptional results: seven graduates secured full-time 2026 seats while ELLA LÄHDEMAA, MILLA SJÖSTRAND, and others earned Wild Card opportunities.
  • VICTORIA FARFUS, KOKORO SATO, and CLARA STIEBLEICHINGER will experience complete team immersion, including engineering sessions, media briefings, and professional racing career preparation before wheel time.

UPCOMING:

  • F1 Academy Rookie Training Camp at Loughborough University: August 25-27, 2026
  • F1 Academy Rookie Test at Circuito de Navarra: September 9-11, 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

ALEXIA DANIELSSON LUNA FLUXA SARA MATSUI AUTUMN FISHER ZOE FLORESCU KAREEN KAUR ELLA LAHDEMAA MILLA SJÖSTRAND VICTORIA FARFUS KOKORO SATO CLARA STIEBLEICHINGER

all-female f1 academy, circuito de navarra, loughborough university

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by F1 originally appearing on www.formula1.com