Is the F1 Academy the next forefront in the explosion of women’s sports?

July 29, 2024

2024 marks the second season of the all-female F1 Academy, a series with its roots back in the now-defunct Formula Woman series. That championship was replaced in 2019 by the W Series, which lasted three campaigns until it was shuttered after the 2022 season due to financial issues.

F1 announced in November of 2022 the creation of F1 Academy, the latest all-female series aimed at developing young female drivers and giving them a chance to move up the competitive ladder. When the project was announced so too was the naming of a new Managing Director, and perhaps the perfect choice for the role: Susie Wolff. SBNATION