F1 Academy adds Silverstone and Austin to 2026 calendar
by Filip Cleeren · AutosportF1 Academy will enter its fourth season with two new rounds on the all-female single-seater series' seven-weekend calendar
Silverstone and Austin are two new additions to the 2026 F1 Academy calendar, which comprises 14 races split across seven rounds.
The all-female single-seater series helmed by Susie Wolff will stick with 14 races across seven race weekends for its fourth season in 2026, all on the support programme of the Formula 1 world championship.
As was the case in 2025, Shanghai will host the season opener in March, while November's Las Vegas Grand Prix will mark the season finale.
Silverstone and Austin are new additions to the calendar, taking over the slots previously held by Miami and Singapore.
"Our 2026 F1 Academy calendar reflects the momentum we’re building and the visibility we’re earning across the sport," F1 Academy managing director Wolff said.
"Silverstone and Austin are two fantastic additions to our 2026 roster, and returning to five established races gives us our strongest calendar yet, closing once again in Las Vegas where we aim to finish the season with the same style and flair we delivered this year.”
The 2025 season was won by Mercedes development driver Doriane Pin. All 10 2025 F1 teams support a driver with a liveried car, while 2026 newcomer Cadillac will commit to the series from 2027 onwards.
"In just three seasons, F1 Academy has developed some fantastic drivers and grown a huge and passionate fanbase all over the world," said F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali.
"It inspires women and girls to consider a role in motorsport, be that on or off the track, by removing barriers and showing what can be done. We’ve also seen fantastic growth in grassroots participation, which is vital for the future of the sport."
2026 F1 Academy calendar
| DATE | VENUE |
|---|---|
| 13-15 March | Shanghai International Circuit, China |
| 17-19 April | Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia |
| 22-24 May | Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Canada |
| 3-5 July | Silverstone Circuit, Great Britain |
| 21-23 August | Circuit Zandvoort, the Netherlands |
| 23-25 October | Circuit of the Americas, United States |
| 19-21 November | Las Vegas Strip Circuit, United States |
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