F1 Academy: Austin Preview

The last F1 Academy weekend of 2023 is set to take place in Austin on the Circuit of the

Americas this weekend.

This race marks the end of the season and a new start with the race’s being broadcasted and the weekend falling as a Formula One support race for the first time. Marta Garcia currently stands at the top of the standings with 235 points, only 48 points in front of Léna Bühler who is 2nd . Hamda Al Qubaisi, Nerea Martí and Abbi Pulling all follow in drivers’ championship.

In the Constructors championship MP Motorsport are in front followed by Prema Racing. Art Grand Prix are 3 rd in the standings closely followed by Rodin Carlin and Mercantile Campos Racing.

In the UK, Germany, Italy, and New Zealand you can watch the sessions on Sky. In the USA, Caribbean and Latin America you can watch on ESPN. In the Nordic countries the weekend will be shown on Viaplay and in Australia and Mexico Fox Sports will be televising the weekend.

Click here to see where you can watch the weekend in your country.

The F1 Academy is a championship that is designed to train young female racers and provide them with the tools they need to succeed at the highest level.

It was founded by F1 and the FIA in order to promote and support women in motorsport.

Next year changes to the championship means that every race will be a feature of the F1 calendar, the F1 teams will each have a livery and driver in the championship and every race will be broadcasted live throughout the world.

With the impressive track record of the F1 Academy so far and the high level of talent that is expected to be on display, it is no wonder that the weekend in Austin is generating so much buzz.

Whether you are an avid motorsports fan or just looking for an exciting event to watch, be sure to mark your calendars and know all the timings.

- by Lizzy Oxendale