MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The all-female F-1 Academy series will visit the Miami International Autodrome as a support event for next year’s Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix on May 5-7, 2024.
The announcement was made following the confirmation of the F-1 Academy calendar, with Miami set to host round two of the junior category next year.
Created this year, F-1 Academy is designed to develop and prepare female drivers to progress to higher levels of motorsport competition. Currently, five teams participate in the series featuring three racers in each, between the ages of 16 and 25. The drivers compete in Formula 4-spec Tatuus chassis powered by a 1.4-liter engine capable of 150mph. With performance figures of 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds the 15 identical cars offer the perfect proving ground for up-and-coming talent.
“We are delighted to host F-1 Academy in 2024 in addition to launching our Grand Tour Experience,” said Tyler Epp, President of the Miami Grand Prix. “We have been watching F-1 Academy closely and are eager to support the initiative to develop the next generation of talent. Series such as this are extremely important in inspiring female participation in motorsport and we can’t wait to see how they perform next May.
“Plus we’re delighted that fans will get the opportunity to enjoy three different perspectives of the Miami International Autodrome next year with the launch of our Grand Tour Experience for 2024.”
“We’re thrilled that F-1 Academy will be racing at the Miami International Autodrome next year as we expand our calendar and race alongside Formula 1 in 2024,” said Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F-1 Academy. “The announcement of next year’s calendar demonstrates the depth of support for the series as we look to inspire a new generation of young girls to get involved in motorsport, both on and off track. Having a presence in the United States is extremely important to us, and Miami has established itself as one of the biggest events on the F-1 calendar.
“I want to thank the team at Miami for their support and for sharing our vision to create a positive impact not just in our sport, but also in all the communities in which we race.”