Analysis

Prema and ART Grand Prix headline F1 Academy teams

Five established F2/F3 teams, including Prema and ART Grand Prix, will field cars in the inaugural F1 Academy season.

By Miika Rantanen·2026-08-19·273 words

Five teams currently competing in Formula 2 and Formula 3 will also participate in the newly formed F1 Academy, aiming to create a clearer path for female talent in motorsport. Prema, ART Grand Prix, Carlin, Campos, and MP Motorsport have been selected to run three cars each in the championship, bringing the grid to 15 entries for its inaugural season.

Established Teams Bolster New Series

The involvement of these established teams is significant, as they possess extensive experience in developing young racers within the feeder series ladder. Formula Motorsport Limited CEO Bruno Michel, who also manages F2 and F3, expressed satisfaction with the selection, emphasizing the teams’ long-standing collaboration and proven expertise in nurturing new talent. This strategic integration is intended to provide drivers with comprehensive support, encompassing technical growth, as well as crucial physical and mental preparation for their motorsport careers.

Pathway to Future Opportunities

F1 Academy is positioned as an additional route up the motorsport pyramid, complementing existing initiatives like the W Series. The series uses cars similar to those in Formula 4, and at least one race is expected to be held alongside a Grand Prix event. While Tatiana Calderon remains the sole female to compete in Formula 2, having progressed from F3, the F1 Academy seeks to broaden representation and diversity within the sport. F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali affirmed the championship’s importance in increasing diversity, ensuring every aspiring driver has the opportunity to pursue their ambitions. F1 will subsidize a portion of the €150,000 required from each driver, with teams covering the remaining budget, which is a key element in supporting participation, according to Crash.net.

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Miika Rantanen lives in Turku. He works as a data analyst for a logistics firm in the city. At home, he plays bass in a covers band. They perform at weddings and other private events around Southwest Finland. Motorsport is his serious pursuit outside of work.

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