スージー・ウォルフは、女性限定のレーシングシリーズであるF1アカデミーの商業的支援を構築する初期の困難について語った。彼女は、2024年シーズンに向けて全10のF1チームから支援を取り付けるために、いかにして各チームを説得したかを説明した。マネージング・ディレクターである彼女は、観客席が空だった状況や、プロジェクトを頓挫させかねなかったスポンサーシップ不足について振り返った。
ウォルフは、初期のイベントのためにポール・リカール・サーキットに到着した際、観客がおらず、シリーズのトラック以外に活動の気配がなかったことを回想した。チーム代表やドライバーからは資金確保が困難であるとの報告を受け、リバティ・メディア、チーム、ドライバーが予算の3分の1ずつを負担するという当初のモデルでは、一部のチームが自身の負担分を賄えない状況にあった。
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Cadillac Formula 1 Team is set to enter the championship as the 11th team in 2026, following approval in March 2025 after an initial rejected bid with Andretti Global. With drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, the team focuses on progress and earning respect rather than immediate results. Pre-season testing revealed areas for improvement, amid concerns over costs and driver readiness.
Former W Series driver Naomi Schiff has warned that Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will not tolerate drivers placing personal ambitions ahead of the team in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
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On International Women’s Day, Formula 1 highlighted 10 women who have shaped the sport across its history and present. Their contributions span driving, team leadership, and strategic roles, inspiring greater female participation in motorsport. Initiatives like F1 Academy continue to build on this legacy.
Mercedes development driver Doriane Pin, fresh off her 2025 F1 Academy title, has been granted a private Formula 1 car test after impressing in simulator sessions. The French racer shared the news on the Beyond The Grid podcast, highlighting her preparations and F1 ambitions.
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Formula 1 teams face significant hurdles in upgrading their cars for the 2026 season, primarily due to shipping costs now included under the budget cap. This requires careful planning of development timelines to optimize logistics and expenses. Team leaders emphasize the need for strategic decisions on when and how to introduce new components.
Fernando Alonso has described how Formula 1's toughest corners have transformed under 2026 rules, shifting from high-risk maneuvers to battery management tasks. He expressed a preference for the previous era but remains positive about racing. Ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, Alonso outlined hopes for Aston Martin to complete sessions without reliability issues.
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Mercedes has won the first two grands prix and a sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season, prompting questions about whether any team can challenge for both titles. A panel of Motorsport.com journalists offers varied opinions on the Silver Arrows' lead after races in Australia and China. While some see inevitable victory, others highlight potential threats from Ferrari and internal factors.