F1 Academy debuts at Silverstone during British Grand Prix weekend
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The F1 Academy makes its historic debut at Silverstone this weekend as part of the British Grand Prix festivities. The all-female racing series features five British drivers, including championship leader Alisha Palmowski, competing on home soil. Palmowski described the experience as a 'dream come true,' racing at the iconic track where her passion for motorsport began. The event is expected to draw a record crowd of 565,000 fans.
- •F1 Academy races at Silverstone for the first time
- •Alisha Palmowski leads the championship
- •Record crowd expected at Silverstone
- •Event part of the British Grand Prix weekend
- •Five British drivers compete in the series
"F1 Academy breaks new ground this weekend as the series makes its racing debut at Silverstone as part of a bumper British Grand Prix programme.
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