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Game of Formulas: FIA and Spanish Federation Clash over a New Junior Championship
The Royal Spanish Automobile Federation (RFEDA) has recently announced plans to establish a new junior racing series aimed at preparing young drivers for Formula championships. However, the FIA does not appear particularly enthusiastic about the initiative, which to a large extent resembles a parallel F5 series outside its regulatory framework. Why has the project become a point of contention, and what challenges remain to be addressed to ensure greater opportunities in Formula racing?
Kyojo Cup: An Alternative Approach to Promoting Women in Motorsport and What F1 Academy Could Learn from It
How has the Japanese all-female series developed into a successful standalone phenomenon, and what could F1 Academy learn from its Asian counterpart on a global scale?
“Motorsport isn’t built to be inclusive”: F1 Star Highlights Major Industry Problem
When Nicolas Hamilton took home the famed Jack Sears Trophy at Snetterton, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. However, Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton used the moment to shed light on a massive industry problem: the severe lack of accessibility and support systems for disabled individuals within motorsport. In this article, Rising Talent Academy explores Nic’s inspiring journey, Lewis's powerful call to action, and why the racing industry must evolve to truly make motorsport an inclusive space for everyone.
British F4: The Launchpad for F1 Academy and Beyond
From historic tarmac to the global spotlight. Explore how the technical demands of the British junior formula are actively shaping the future stars of Susie Wolff’s F1 Academy grid.
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Rising Talent Talkers Episode 9: Young Driver Sophie Moore joins Becca, Alice and Aj to talk about her financial struggles within grassroots motorsports and what kind of initiative is needed to continue despite the financial barriers.