Victoria Farfus leads at F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test in Spain
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Victoria Farfus topped the timesheets at the F1 ACADEMY 2026 Rookie Test, held at Circuito de Navarra in Spain. The event allowed young female drivers to showcase their abilities, with 18 participants from 14 countries completing 1,447 laps. Farfus achieved the fastest lap of 1:46.988, while afternoon testing saw Alexia Danielsson post 1:47.259. The test followed a training camp designed to prepare the drivers for competitive racing. Performance insights from the test are expected to guide future selections for the series.
- •Farfus records fastest lap of 1:46.988 in morning session.
- •Alexia Danielsson tops afternoon session with a lap of 1:47.259.
- •18 drivers participated, completing a total of 1,447 laps.
- •Test followed a preparatory camp focusing on driver development.
- •Previous Rookie Test saw seven drivers graduate to full-time roles.
"F1 ACADEMY's 2026 Rookie Test took place at the Circuito de Navarra in Spain, offering young drivers the chance to showcase their talent.
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