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23-year-old Marta Garcia has been crowned the first champion of Formula 1’s all-female series, F1 Academy. The Spaniard clinched the
Spanish driver Garcia secured the championship title in the first race of the final weekend at Circuit of the Americas. This marked the championship’s debut on the F1 support bill, with all sessions being broadcast live for the first time. Starting from 2024, all seven rounds of the championship will be held as support races on the F1 program. Additionally, all 10 F1 teams will be more involved and support one driver each in the F4 spec series. Garcia’s victory in Austin solidified her maiden F1 Academy title for Prema, with Lena Buhler finishing in third place. Garcia expressed her emotions and happiness, and this win marks her final weekend in F1 Academy as she is expected to move to the Formula Regional European series next season. F1 Academy’s managing director, Susie Wolff, praised Garcia’s performance and expressed excitement for her future progress.
Source: Motorsport Week
