On 16 December 2022 Formula One revealed the team line-up for the new F1 Academy series, confirming ART, Campos, Carlin, MP Motorsport and Prema for 2023–2025.
The announcement marked a turning point in how Formula One structured its talent ladder for women. By anchoring the new championship with five established junior teams, F1 ensured that the category would inherit proven engineering workflows and performance baselines. This stability mattered given the series’ goal of preparing drivers for a pathway toward FIA F3, where aero sensitivity and tyre management become increasingly prominent.
Each team brought a distinct technical profile that shaped expectations for the inaugural season. Prema and ART offered sophisticated data analysis processes, while Carlin and Campos contributed experience with race-weekend adaptation across varying grip conditions. MP Motorsport’s emphasis on chassis balance and long-run consistency added further depth. Together they formed a grid capable of delivering the operational standards required for effective driver development.
The multi-year commitment also allowed teams to build structured programmes rather than short-term campaigns. This continuity helped align simulator work, setup methodology and coaching frameworks with the demands drivers would later face in higher categories. It also reduced the risk of fluctuating competitiveness, an issue that previously hindered progression for women in single-seaters.
For Formula One, the launch presented a strategic investment in widening the entry pipeline. By placing well-resourced teams at the core of the project, the championship intended to create measurable performance benchmarks and improve graduation rates. The confirmation of the roster therefore provided both direction and credibility to a series designed to integrate more women into the sport’s competitive framework.
