At the conclusion of 2024 F1 Academy season in Abu Dhabi, a significant turnover can be expected, as nine drivers prepare to exit. Meanwhile, five other participants remain uncertain for final showdown.
2024 Season Wraps Up
The F1 Academy, an initiative dedicated to developing female talent in motorsports, completed its second season with its final race held at Abu Dhabi. After hosting races across renowned circuits such as Jeddah, Miami, Barcelona Zandvoort Singapore Qatar; these races allowed young women more exposure and experience in competitive racing – providing Formula 1 with an international stage on which these drivers could display their abilities.
Exiting Competitors
Out of the fifteen participants this season, nine will be leaving the F1 Academy. Among those concluding their tenure is Abbi Pulling from the Alpine team, who, despite securing the championship title in Qatar, faces the challenge of reasserting her dominance in Abu Dhabi due to a race cancellation earlier in the season. Pulling, along with Nerea Martí, Hamda Al Qubaisi, Bianca Bustamante, Jessica Edgar, Carrie Schreiner, Lola Lovinfosse, Amna Al Qubaisi, and Emely De Heus, have collectively contributed to the series with 19 wins, 14 pole positions, and numerous podium finishes.
Pending Statuses
For Maya Weug, Doriane Pin, Lia Block, Tina Hausmann, and Aurelia Nobels, their continuation in the F1 Academy remains undecided. With the rule allowing drivers a maximum of two seasons within the series, their potential return in 2025 is up for confirmation. Doriane Pin, in particular, is in a favorable position to seek opportunities beyond the academy, depending on her final standing after the race in Abu Dhabi.
Confirmed Returns and New Additions
Chloe Chambers, currently racing for Haas and celebrating her maiden win this season, has been confirmed among six drivers for the 2025 lineup of eight drivers confirmed so far – Ella Lloyd, Rafaela Ferreira, Courtney Crone, Alba Hurup Larsen and Nina Gademan are already confirmed; with additional positions still to be filled. With season XIV beginning in Shanghai in March 2025 it promises exciting action-packed competition and fresh talent galore.
The F1 Academy looks forward to another exciting and beneficial year of growth and development for female drivers competing in motorsport, providing invaluable experience as they advance their career within this fiercely-competitive realm.