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F1 Academy expands into karting with new global series
The F1 Academy, a female-only junior series, is collaborating with Champions of the Future (COTF) to introduce a three-tiered karting ladder system aimed at grassroots racing. The Champions of the Future Academy programme (COTFA) will implement cost control measures and a lottery system for engines and chassis. The karting series will consist of Minis (ages 8-11), Juniors (ages 11-14), and Seniors (ages 14-17), with at least one event taking place outside of Europe. While the categories will be mixed gender, F1 Academy will financially support and provide branded equipment to three female drivers in each tier. The top three female drivers in the Seniors category will have the opportunity to participate in an official F1 Academy test. The collaboration aims to provide a clear pathway for talented young women to enter motorsports and advance to single-seater racing.
Source: motorsport
