{"id":31634,"date":"2025-03-18T12:56:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T16:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/?p=31634"},"modified":"2025-03-18T12:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T16:56:15","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2025-f1-academy-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/03\/18\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2025-f1-academy-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 F1 Academy Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 F1 Academy season is shaping up to be the most exciting chapter yet for the all-female single-seater series.<\/p>\n<h2>F1 Academy Prepares for Action<\/h2>\n<p>With new circuits, an expanded grid, and the return of reverse grid racing, fans have plenty to look forward to as the championship continues its rise on the global stage.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1229\">The 2025 F1 Academy Season Calendar<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1466\">The 2025 F1 Academy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.f1academy.com\/Latest\/5jLqAOfW8zhVMVVllLYWeN\/f1-academy-unveils-2025-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">calendar<\/a> spans seven rounds and 14 races. As in 2024, each event will run alongside an F1 Grand Prix weekend.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1466\">This season introduces three new locations, adding new challenges to the competition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1751\">The campaign begins at the Shanghai International Circuit from 21-23 March, marking F1 Academy\u2019s debut in China.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1751\">From there, the action heads to familiar ground in Jeddah and Miami, before Canada\u2019s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve hosts Round 4. This is another first for the series.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"2177\">After the summer break, the series resumes at Zandvoort, which becomes the only track to feature in all three seasons.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"2177\">Singapore\u2019s Marina Bay Street Circuit follows in early October, while the season reaches its finale under the lights of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit from 20-22 November.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"2177\">The series will become the first single-seater support race to compete on the streets of Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2210\"><strong>2025 F1 Academy Season Calendar:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<table data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2752\">\n<thead data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2270\">\n<tr data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2270\">\n<th data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2228\">Date<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2270\">Venue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2752\">\n<tr data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2391\">\n<td>21-23 March<\/td>\n<td>Shanghai International Circuit, China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2452\">\n<td>18-20 April<\/td>\n<td>Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2512\">\n<td>2-4 May<\/td>\n<td>Miami International Autodrome, USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2572\">\n<td>13-15 June<\/td>\n<td>Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Canada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2632\">\n<td>29-31 August<\/td>\n<td>Circuit Zandvoort, Netherlands<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2692\">\n<td>3-5 October<\/td>\n<td>Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2752\">\n<td>20-22 November<\/td>\n<td>Las Vegas Strip Circuit, USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/03\/17\/f1-history-of-the-chinese-grand-prix\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">F1: History of the Chinese Grand Prix<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>A Bigger Grid<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"837\">For its third season, F1 Academy expands from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.f1academy.com\/Latest\/21EorWZSAzBDiIhv49qxU4\/f1-academy-expands-grid-to-18-cars-from-2025\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">15 to 18 cars<\/a>. This reflects the series&#8217; growing success alongside the ever-increasing female talent pool.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">2025 locked in. \ud83d\udd12 <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/F1Academy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#F1Academy<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0B6a2cmG4F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/0B6a2cmG4F<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 F1 Academy (@f1academy) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/f1academy\/status\/1901664735625400588?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"837\">British outfit Hitech Grand Prix joins the grid, fielding two full-time drivers and a Wild Card entry at every round.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"837\">They join returning teams ART Grand Prix, Campos Racing, MP Motorsport, PREMA Racing, and Rodin Motorsport.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1229\">Each team will line up three cars, providing more young women aged 16 to 25 with vital opportunities to showcase their skills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1229\">With every F1 team continuing their support through nominated drivers, the field features some of the brightest prospects in motorsport.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">2025 grid loading&#8230; \u2b1b\u2b1b\u2b1c\u2b1c\u2b1c<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/F1Academy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#F1Academy<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TBjamGLXKb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/TBjamGLXKb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 F1 Academy (@f1academy) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/f1academy\/status\/1900578821427929200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 14, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1229\">Key partnerships from brands such as American Express, Charlotte Tilbury, PUMA, Tommy Hilfiger, and TAG Heuer further highlight the talent pool.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2921\">Wild Cards Return<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3232\">After proving a success in 2024, Wild Card entries return with an updated format.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3232\">Hitech Grand Prix will manage the Wild Card at every round, allowing these one-off entrants to compete for points in both the Drivers\u2019 and Teams\u2019 Championships.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3232\">Each Grand Prix gives local drivers the chance to race on home soil. The first Wild Card is already confirmed.\u00a0China\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.f1academy.com\/Latest\/3lFIfSzBWoAl1p39a22xiU\/shi-wei-confirmed-as-the-wild-card-entry-for-round-1-of-2025-season-in\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shi Wei<\/a> will join the field in Shanghai.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3629\">With Wild Cards offering a pathway into full-time seats, 2025 could be a breakout year for new stars.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3629\">Four former Wild Cards &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/11\/25\/2025-f1-academy-lineup-courtney-crone-to-haas\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Courtney Crone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/11\/13\/2025-f1-academy-lineup-ella-lloyd-to-mclaren\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Ella Lloyd<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/12\/12\/2025-f1-academy-lineup-alisha-palmowski-returns-with-red-bull\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Alisha Palmowski<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2024\/12\/04\/2025-f1-academy-lineup-nina-gademan-to-drive-for-alpine\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Nina Gademan<\/a> &#8211; have earned full-time drives this season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3629\"><strong>YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/03\/16\/durksen-leads-2025-formula-2-championship-after-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Durksen Leads 2025 Formula 2 Championship After Australia<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3629\">What is New to the Racing Format?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3934\">One of the biggest changes for 2025 is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.f1academy.com\/Latest\/5NnqjPj0aFr7ACqXAmJXIf\/f1-academy-announces-the-return-of-reverse-grids-from-2025\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">return of reverse grid racing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3934\">This is designed to heat the competition and reward consistency across the weekend. Each race weekend will feature two Free Practice sessions, one 30-minute Qualifying session, and two races.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"4194\">Race 1 now sees a reverse grid: the top eight qualifiers will be flipped. Positions nine to 18 will start as they qualified. Points will be awarded to the top eight finishers, with a bonus point available for the fastest lap within the top eight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4196\" data-end=\"4373\">Race 2 remains unchanged, with the grid set by each driver\u2019s fastest lap in Qualifying. The top 10 finishers score points, alongside a bonus for pole position and fastest lap.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4399\"><strong>Points Allocation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<table data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4762\">\n<thead data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4432\">\n<tr data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4432\">\n<th data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4411\">Position<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4420\">Race 1<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4432\">Race 2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4463\" data-end=\"4762\">\n<tr data-start=\"4463\" data-end=\"4492\">\n<td>1st<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4522\">\n<td>2nd<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4523\" data-end=\"4552\">\n<td>3rd<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4553\" data-end=\"4582\">\n<td>4th<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4583\" data-end=\"4612\">\n<td>5th<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4613\" data-end=\"4642\">\n<td>6th<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4672\">\n<td>7th<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"4702\">\n<td>8th<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4703\" data-end=\"4732\">\n<td>9th<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4733\" data-end=\"4762\">\n<td>10th<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Every lap counts. \u26a1\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how the F1 Academy race weekends will unfold in 2025. <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/F1Academy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#F1Academy<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BWhU0tFfIH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/BWhU0tFfIH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 F1 Academy (@f1academy) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/f1academy\/status\/1902027215610560631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 18, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>As the countdown begins for the season opener in Shanghai, excitement is building around the 2025 F1 Academy season. With new circuits, fresh faces, and an expanded grid, this year is set to deliver competition, close racing, and a representation of the best emerging female talent in motorsport.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/03\/17\/fia-announce-new-technical-directive-which-teams-will-benefit\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">FIA Announce New Technical Directive: Which Teams Will Benefit?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Main Photo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IMAGO \/\u00a0Panoramic by PsnewZ<\/p>\n<p>Recording Date: 25.08.2024<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 F1 Academy season is shaping up to be the most exciting chapter yet for the all-female single-seater series. F1 Academy Prepares for Action With new circuits, an expanded grid, and the return of reverse grid racing, fans have plenty to look forward to as the championship continues its rise on the global stage. 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