Wolff: F1 Academy is not a “feminist crusade” as female participation in motorsport is rising

Susie Wolff believes it is wrong to suggest she is on “a feminist crusade” with F1 Academy saying the championship is helping motorsport appeal to female fans of Formula 1.
The managing director of the single-seater, all-female series revealed the goal of F1 Academy is to have women competing equally against their male counterparts.
F1 Academy began in 2023 following the demise of W …Keep reading

Louis Vuitton becomes Australian GP’s title sponsor

Formula 1 has announced luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton will become the Australian Grand Prix’s title sponsor from this year.
Louis Vuitton is part of the LVMH group with which F1 signed a 10-year global partnership deal last year that could be worth up to $1 billion.
The deal with Louis Vuitton means the company will have prominent trackside signage at the Albert Park circuit in …Keep reading

Hamilton shunt causes Leclerc’s Ferrari run to be scrapped

Ferrari’s second Formula 1 test day in Barcelona has been cut short, with Lewis Hamilton’s early shunt bringing the running to a premature end.
The Scuderia has been running in Catalunya to make the most of the new, more restrictive regulations surrounding ‘Testing of Previous Cars’ for current Formula 1 racers. Each team is entitled to a yearly allowance of 1000km over four days …Keep reading