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The 2025 F1 Academy grid will grow from 15 full-time entries to 18 with the addition of Hitech, the all-female single-seater series announced on Friday.
In 2024, there were 15 full-time entries in the series, with three cars each operated by Prema, Rodin, MP Motorsport, Campos, and ART Grand Prix. Prema added a fourth car with a wildcard driver at each round. Next year, Hitech will have two full-time drivers and a rotating wildcard competitor to complete the 18-car field. Hitech’s expansion includes competing in various junior formula championships. Hitech founder Oliver Oakes confirmed participation in F1 ACADEMY starting from the 2025 season. F1 ACADEMY, led by Susie Wolff, is proud to expand its grid to 18 cars, emphasizing the growth of female talent development. Plans are in place to further expand the grid in the coming years, with Hitech being a significant addition.
