Formula 1 final week introduced plans for the brand new F1 Academy, an all-female race series that’s set to launch in 2023 and function a driver growth program for younger feminine racers.
Aimed at drivers at the moment in go-karting or different junior classes, the series goals to encourage extra feminine drivers to enter greater echelons of motorsports by offering them with the identical expertise male drivers expertise from an early age.
For the inaugural season, there might be 15 drivers unfold over 5 groups to be run by present Formula 2 and Formula 3 groups. The F1 Academy could have seven rounds with three races every, plus follow classes. A calendar might be introduced at a later date.
The F1 Academy goals to be an entry-level series designed to put together a large spectrum of drivers for greater ranges of competitors, such because the all-female W Series launched in 2019, in addition to F3 and F2. Potentially, the drivers may additionally get a seat in F1. As a consequence, driver budgets might be capped at 150,000 euros (roughly $153,950), which is a fraction of the everyday prices for comparable competitors, in accordance to the series’ organizers.
The vehicles might be widespread, in this case the T421 formula-style chassis from Tatuus, an Italian race automotive constructor that additionally equipped chassis for the W Series. The vehicles will run 165-hp turbocharged engines sourced from Italy’s Autotecnica, and they’re going to use tires equipped by Pirelli, the identical provider utilized by F1.
“Everyone ought to have the chance to comply with their desires and obtain their potential and Formula 1 needs to guarantee we’re doing the whole lot we are able to to create higher range and routes into this unbelievable sport,” Stefano Domenicali, F1’s president and CEO, mentioned in an announcement.
This article was initially printed by Motor Authority, an editorial companion of ClassicCars.com.
