Carl Roberts 
The first-look clip for the Netflix docuseries gives insights into F1: The Academy and shows how it shapes the next generation of Formula 1 racers.
It is time to accelerate off the starting grid! F1: The Academy is racing onto Netflix. This adrenaline-fueled docuseries, from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, follows female drivers as they battle it out in the 2024 F1 Academy racing series. Through exclusive, behind-the-scenes access, F1: The Academy highlights the drama of the races. And the personal stories and high stakes for these incredible drivers and the teams around them, as they break barriers in one of the most demanding sports in the world. The pressure has never felt more real for F1 Academy’s leader and managing director, Susie Wolff.
The future of women in motorsport is at stake. As Susie spearheads this new operation, her extensive experience behind the wheel of F1 cars allows her to connect with the drivers deeply and personally, understanding the pressure that each one faces to succeed.
FIRST-LOOK CLIP
Check out the first-look clip from the series below:
ABOUT THE SERIES
Season 1
Fifteen young women break barriers in one of the world’s most demanding sports as they race to get a female driver back on the Formula 1 grid.
Launch Date: 28th May 2025
Episodes: 7 episodes
Production Company: Hello Sunshine
Executive Producers for Hello Sunshine: Reese Witherspoon, Sara Rea, Sarah Lazenby
Executive Producers for F1: Susie Wolff, Ian Holmes, Isabelle Stewart
Showrunner: Lisa Keane
EPISODES
Episode 1: No Friends On Track
F1 Academy director Susie Wolff is under pressure as her new teams and drivers give their all to prove themselves on the track in Miami.
Episode 2: The One to Beat
F1 Academy heads to Barcelona, where Abbi pulls ahead to defend her coveted pole position and Amna is left shaken by a collision.
Episode 3: No More Mrs. Nice Guy
Stormy weather complicates the next round of races in Zandvoort. Bianca’s performance starts to worry her team while Hamda reflects on a past injury.
Episode 4: Target On My Back
Lia deals with the fallout of a bad start. Setting her sights on a podium win, Doriane begins to climb her way up the ranking.
Episode 5: Feel The Heat
Sweltering heat awaits the drivers in Singapore, where Lia gains confidence, Bianca continues to struggle, and Abbi remains the one to beat.
Episode 6: The Hardest Race Of My Life
The penultimate racing weekend in Qatar raises the stakes, with motor issues threatening Abbi’s qualifying position and Chloe incurring a penalty.
Episode 7: End of the Road
Abu Dhabi sets the stage for the climactic final round of F1 Academy. Who will win the season, and who will be left in the gravel?
The series will race off the start grid on Netflix on May 28th.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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