The F1 Academy series has today confirmed its seven-round calendar for the 2024 season, featuring five new destinations compared to this year.
The all-women championship was set up at the end of 2022 with the aim of developing young female drivers to progress through the racing ranks.
Currently, the series, which uses Formula 4-level machinery, is in its inaugural season, with the season finale taking place on the support bill to Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix.
Last month, it was announced that next season’s championship will be supported by all 10 F1 teams, who will field one driver sporting a livery in their colours.
The five remaining drivers, meanwhile, will be backed by other partners to complete the 15-car grid.
F1 Academy has now revealed its roster for next year, which will begin in Saudi Arabia on March 7 and conclude in Abu Dhabi on December 8.
Alongside those two new additions, Miami, Qatar, and Singapore will also feature on the calendar for the first time. Both Barcelona and Zandvoort will return for a second year.
Every single round of the 2024 season will support the corresponding Formula 1 grand prix.
The series also notes that an extensive testing calendar will be announced in due course.
“It is fantastic to welcome F1 Academy onto seven rounds of the F1 calendar next year,” F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said.
“This global platform, combined with the support of all ten F1 teams, will take the series to the next level, providing not only the opportunity for the drivers to develop their skills on F1 tracks, but to inspire young girls around the world to pursue a future in motorsport.
“I want to thank our promoters, our F1 teams, and the wider motorsport community for their support of F1 Academy as we move towards our exciting second season.”
Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 Academy, added: “I am delighted to announce our seven-round season for 2024. This calendar cements our ambition to become a truly global series, expanding our reach and improving visibility for our mission.
“We want to inspire young girls and women across the globe and show them that there’s a place for them in our sport, and racing alongside F1 will help us achieve this. I want to thank all seven promotors for supporting us in our mission and embarking on this journey with us in 2024.”
Full F1 Academy 2024 Calendar
- March 7-9: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- May 3-5: Miami, United States
- June 21-23: Barcelona, Spain
- August 23-25: Zandvoort, Netherlands
- September 20-22: Marina Bay, Singapore
- November 29-December 1: Lusail, Qatar
- December 6-8: Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi
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