F1 Academy to expand to 18-car grid from 2025

A physical representation of F1 Academy’s growth since its inaugural season in 2023, the all-female series will now offer even more opportunity to young drivers to showcase their talents on the world stage of motorsport.

Hitech is a big name in the junior formula system. It currently also competes in Formula 2, Formula 3, GB3 and British Formula 4, so its addition to the F1 Academy grid represents another direct avenue for drivers to progress up the ladder.

The team will line up alongside existing series members Prema, ART, Rodin, MP Motorsport and Campos, fielding two full time drivers alongside the series’ wildcard entry, previously run by Prema, which will appear in every single round of the 2025 F1 Academy season.

Oliver Oakes, Owner of Hitech Grand Prix said: “I’m delighted to confirm Hitech’s participation in F1 Academy from the 2025 season.

“A platform that inspires and supports young girls and women to embark on their motorsport journey is one that we have always fundamentally believed in and the opportunity to translate support into positive action by entering a team in F1 Academy is really important to us.”

Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 Academy added: “We are proud to be expanding the F1 Academy grid to 18 cars in just our third season of racing.

“It’s clear to us that change is already in motion, and this expansion reflects not just the growing talent pool of drivers ready to make the step up but also the incredible growth of F1 Academy as a platform to develop female talent.

“Hitech Grand Prix have an impressive history in the junior formula, including FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3 and we are pleased to welcome them to our grid from 2025.”

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