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Emma Felbermayr secured her second F1 Academy win in a thrilling feature race at Shanghai, fending off Alisha Palmowski to give Audi its first victory in the series and emerging as the early 2026 championship leader. Photo credits: Andy Hone / Getty Images Emma Felbermayr took her second career victory in F1 Academy after an action-packed feature race at the Shanghai International Circuit, holding off Alisha Palmowski to secure Audi’s first win in the all-female series and ta

Due to snowfall until Saturday afternoon, the NLS season opener - that featured nine women on the grid - had to be cancelled. Photo credits: Mika B öcker Due to snowfall until Saturday afternoon, the NLS season opener had to be cancelled. It was supposed to be a major event to kick off the NLS season, with over 130 cars were registered for the race. But instead, only the DMSB team took to the track on Saturday; all nine registered women drivers also had to leave empty-handed.

Nina Gademan converted reverse-grid pole into a lights-to-flag victory in the opening race of the 2026 F1 Academy season in Shanghai, holding off an impressive rookie Natalia Granada while Emma Felbermayr secured third with a late overtake. Photo credits: F1 Academy Ltd The fourth season of the F1 Academy began with an exciting and competitive opening race at the Shanghai International Circuit, where Nina Gademan converted reverse-grid pole into victory. The Dutch driver led

Reigning AM class champion Renee Gracie will step up to the Pro-Am category for the 2026 GT World Challenge Australia season, switching to a Ferrari 296 GT3 and teaming up with two-time Bathurst 1000 winner Will Davison. Photo credits: GT World Challenge Australia Renee Gracie is set to begin a new chapter in her GT racing career in 2026, as the Australian driver returns to the Pro-Am class of GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS with a change of machinery and a high-p

"I’m excited to keep learning and fighting for podiums in this competitive series" - Scottish driver Jodie Sloss will return to the FFSA GT Championship in 2026 with Mirage Racing alongside teammate David Levy, aiming to build on a strong rookie campaign. Photo credits: Jodie Sloss Jodie Sloss is set to begin her second season in the FFSA GT Championship, as the Scottish racer continues her progression in the French GT4 series following an impressive rookie campaign in 2025.

Alisha Palmowski claimed a dominant maiden F1 Academy pole position in Shanghai ahead of Alba Larsen and Emma Felbermayr, while Nina Gademan secured reverse-grid pole for the season’s opening race of 2026. Photo credits: Red Bull Content Pool With a commanding performance, Red Bull-supported Alisha Palmowski secured her first F1 Academy pole position at the Shanghai International Circuit, leading the opening qualifying session of the 2026 season by over four tenths of a secon

Alisha Palmowski set the pace in the opening practice session of the 2026 F1 Academy season at the Shanghai, leading by around half a second over Alba Larsen and Payton Westcott as the championship kicks off its fourth year. Photo credits: Laurie Southern The fourth season of the F1 Academy officially got underway at the Shanghai International Circuit, in the championship’s second visit to the Chinese venue and the beginning of a new campaign featuring a refreshed grid, new r

Happinessa will return to the NASCAR Euro Series for the 2026 season, joining forces with powerhouse outfit Rette Jones Racing by Hendriks Motorsport as she aims to defend her Lady Trophy title in the Open division. Photo credits: Rette Jones Racing by Hendriks Motorsport Happinessa will return to the NASCAR Euro Series for the 2026 season, joining forces with powerhouse outfit Hendriks Motorsport as she aims to defend her Lady Trophy title in the Open division. The German dr

Sabré Cook will return to JDX Racing for the 2026 Porsche Carrera Cup North America season, continuing her development in the Pro class and with support from title sponsor Privé, as the championship enters a new era with the debut of the Porsche 992.2 Cup car and new Pirelli tyres. Photo credits: Porsche NA American racer Sabré Cook will continue her campaign in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America in 2026 after confirming her return with JDX Racing for a second consecutive

Chloe Chambers will join RAFA Racing for her Lamborghini Super Trofeo debut at Sebring, returning to sportscar racing after two successful seasons in the all-female F1 Academy championship. Photo credits: F1 Academy Ltd Young American Chloe Chambers will join RAFA Racing for her Lamborghini Super Trofeo debut next week at Sebring, returning to sportscar racing after two successful seasons in the all-female F1 Academy championship, where she earned three race wins across two y

Hepworth returns to RAFA Racing to chase the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America title alongside experienced newcomer Tatiana Calderón, forming a strong all-female pairing for the 2026 season. Photo credits: RAFA Racing / Tatiana Calderon Jem Hepworth has confirmed her return to RAFA Racing for her second campaign in Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America, following a highly positive debut season in which she finished just two points short of the AM class title. Sharing th

Young British karter Mollie Mizen, 14, has been announced as one of the first drivers selected for the newly launched Junior Academy programme by GB4 team Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing. Photo credits: Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing Young British karter Mollie Mizen has been announced as one of the first drivers selected for the newly launched Junior Academy programme by Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing, in an important early milestone for her progression toward single-seate

2025 Ferrari Challenge Europe Shell Cup champion Manuela Gostner has announced a move to Ferrari Challenge UK, beginning a new chapter in her racing career as she takes on a fresh challenge in the British-based series. Photo credits: Paola Depalmas 2025 Ferrari Challenge Europe Shell Cup champion Manuela Gostner has announced a move to Ferrari Challenge UK, beginning a new chapter in her racing career as she takes on a fresh challenge in the British-based series. The Italian

Natalia Granada has been confirmed as the final addition to Prema's driver roster for the 2026 F1 Academy championship, with Sephora support. The Spanish racer is set to make both her debut in the all-female series as well her first start in F4 machinery. Photo credits: F1 Academy Ltd and Parc Fermé Natalia Granada has been confirmed as the final addition to PREMA Racing’s driver roster for the 2026 F1 Academy championship, with the Spanish racer set to make both her debut in

An all-female line-up is set to join the Italian GT Championship, as MRNC12 team has announced the Ferrari 296 Challenge entry driven by Laura Villars and Federica Levy for the 2026 Sprint series season. Photo credits: Laura Villars / Federica Levy An all-female line-up is set to join the Italian GT Championship, as MRNC12 team has announced the Ferrari 296 Challenge entry driven by Laura Villars and Federica Levy for the 2026 Sprint series season. The Italian GT Championship

Chloe Chong is set to make her GT racing debut as she enters the first round of the Nürburgring Langstrecke Series (NLS), targeting the Nordschleife permit required to race bigger GT classes. Photo credits: F1 Academy Ltd Chloe Chong is preparing for a new chapter in her racing career as the British driver makes her GT racing debut in the opening round of the Nürburgring Langstrecke Series (NLS), beginning her journey toward earning the Nordschleife permit required to compete

Two female drivers returned to the overall top ten at the fourth round of the Formula Winter Series as Chiara Bättig and Mathilda Paatz shared the Female Trophy victories during a weather-affected weekend at MotorLand Aragón. Photo credits: Phil Hay / Gedlich Two female drivers returned to the overall top ten at the fourth round of the Formula Winter Series as Chiara Bättig and Mathilda Paatz shared the Female Trophy victories during a weather-affected weekend at MotorLand Ar

With significantly improved pace over the event and having led laps, Nicole Havrda made an encouraging LMP3 endurance racing debut, securing a top-five overall finish in the inaugural IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge at Sebring International Raceway. Photo credits: TWOth Autosport Canadian racer Nicole Havrda made a strong endurance racing debut, securing a top-five overall finish alongside teammate Travis Hill in the inaugural IMSA Airbnb Endurance Challenge at Sebring Intern

Uruguayan racer Maite Cáceres claimed her first victory in the Formula FARA Championship after a remarkable weekend that featured one win, two second-place finishes, and two fastest laps across three fiercely contested races at Homestead Miami Speedway. Photo courtesy: Maite Caceres Uruguayan racer Maite Cáceres claimed her first victory in the Formula FARA Championship after a remarkable weekend that featured one win, two second-place finishes, and two fastest laps across th

Returning to the series alongside Charlie Hayes Racing for a title bid, Anna Cecchi began her Porsche Sprint Challenge North America campaign with a dominant double victory at Sebring International Raceway, leading every lap of both races in Florida. Photo credits: Kyle Schwab Anna Cecchi began her Porsche Sprint Challenge North America campaign with a dominant double victory at Sebring International Raceway. Returning to the series alongside Charlie Hayes Racing for a title

Aurelia Nobels announced she will step up from F1 Academy to GB3 Championship, joining Hillspeed Racing for the 2026 season, graduating from F4. Photo credits: F1 Academy Ltd Aurelia Nobels will take the next step in her single-seater career in 2026 as she moves up to the GB3 Championship, joining Hillspeed Racing for her first season in the category after graduating from Formula 4 and the F1 Academy. The 19-year-old will make her debut in the highly competitive GB3 field fol

Under the Give to Gain theme of International Women's Day 2026, motorsport illustrates how meaningful investment, development programs, and genuine manufacturers support for women drivers is required to keep the spark of real progress alive toward gender equality in the sport. Photo credits: DPPI The theme of International Women's Day 2026, “Give to Gain”, highlights a simple yet powerful idea: when individuals, organizations, and communities give, everyone benefits. By offer

Tatiana Calderón and Bruna Tomaselli were unable to start their 2026 Stock Car Pro Series campaign at Curvelo after their SG28 Racing new cars were delivered without crucial components, forcing the team to withdraw from the season opener. Photo credits: SG28 Racing The debut of the all-female lineup at SG28 Racing did not quite go according to plan, as both Tatiana Calderón and Bruna Tomaselli were forced to sit out the opening round of the 2026 Stock Car Pro Series at Circui

Uruguayan racer Maite Cáceres will continue her transition into sports car racing in 2026, returning to RAFA Racing Team for her second season with the squad as she prepares to compete in the Toyota GR Cup Series North America. Photo credits: RAFA Racing Team Uruguayan racer Maite Cáceres will continue her transition into sports car racing in 2026, returning to RAFA Racing Team for her second season with the squad as she prepares to compete in the Toyota GR Cup Series North A

After a stellar sportscar debut in 2025, Léna Bühler will return to LMP3 in 2026 as she joins R-Ace GP for the upcoming season of the Michelin Le Mans Cup. Photo credits: Asian Le Mans Series Swiss racer Léna Bühler will return to LMP3 in 2026 as she joins R-Ace GP for the upcoming season of the Michelin Le Mans Cup. Bühler will compete in the #85 entry, sharing the Duqueine D09 with Singaporean driver Danial Frost. Bühler heads into the new season after establishing herself