F1 to launch all-female race collection in 2023

Components 1 final week introduced plans for the brand new F1 Academy, an all-female race collection that is set to launch in 2023 and function a driver improvement program for younger feminine racers.

Aimed toward drivers at present in go-karting or different junior classes, the collection goals to encourage extra feminine drivers to enter increased echelons of motorsports by offering them with the identical expertise male drivers expertise from an early age.

For the inaugural season, there will likely be 15 drivers unfold over 5 groups to be run by present Components 2 and Components 3 groups. There will likely be seven rounds with three races every, plus apply classes. A calendar will likely be introduced at a later date.

F1 Academy goals to be an entry-level collection designed to arrange a large spectrum of drivers for increased ranges of competitors, such because the all-female W Collection launched in 2019, in addition to F3, F2, and probably F1. Consequently, driver budgets will likely be capped at 150,000 euros (roughly $153,950), which is a fraction of the everyday prices for comparable competitors, in keeping with the collection’ organizers.

The automobiles will likely be frequent, on this case the T421 formula-style chassis from Tatuus, an Italian race automobile constructor that additionally equipped chassis for the W Collection. The automobiles will run turbocharged engines sourced from Italy’s Autotecnica, which will likely be rated at 165 hp, and they’ll use tires equipped by Pirelli, the identical provider to F1.

“Everybody ought to have the chance to observe their goals and obtain their potential and Components 1 desires to make sure we’re doing all the pieces we are able to to create higher variety and routes into this unbelievable sport,” Stefano Domenicali, F1’s president and CEO, mentioned in an announcement.