F1 Academy has announced its seven-round calendar for the 2024 season, becoming F1’s full-time support series.
F1 Academy today announced the calendar for the 2024 F1 Academy season. This season will feature seven rounds, all of which will be a companion series to his FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The second season of the all-female series begins March 7 in Saudi Arabia and concludes December 8 in Abu Dhabi.
In addition to hosting the opening and final matches, Miami, Qatar and Singapore will also be added to the calendar for the first time, with Zandvoort and Barcelona returning for the second time. This calendar is designed to span three continents: Europe, Asia and North America, and includes a mix of street circuits and traditional racing circuits.
The race calendar will be complemented by an extensive official test calendar, to be announced in due course. The announcement follows last month’s news that the F1 Academy will be supported by all 10 F1 teams, with each team sending a driver to the series and liverying their car.
Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 Academy, said: “We are pleased to announce the 2024 seven-race season. This calendar represents our commitment to becoming a truly global series by expanding our reach and increasing the visibility of our mission. We want to inspire young girls and women around the world and show them there’s a place for them in our sport, and we’re thrilled to be racing alongside F1. will help you achieve this. We would like to thank all her seven initiators for supporting our mission and starting this journey with us in 2024. ”
F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “It’s great to welcome F1 Academy to round seven of next year’s F1 calendar. This global platform, coupled with the support of all 10 F1 teams, will take the series to the next level, equipping drivers with the skills they need on an F1 track. It will not only give them the opportunity to hone their skills, but it will also inspire young girls around the world to pursue F1, with a future career in motorsport.For an exciting second season, F1 We would like to thank the promoters, F1 teams and the wider motorsport community for supporting the Academy.”
Date | Venue |
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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 |
[Note: Story corresponds to press release]