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Formula 1’s all-female series F1 Academy has crowned its first-ever champion, with 23-year-old Spaniard Marta Garcia clinching the title in the first race of the Austin season finale
The F1 Academy, an all-female series of Formula 1, has crowned its first-ever champion. Marta Garcia, a 23-year-old Spaniard, clinched the title in the first race of the Austin season finale. This race was also the first to be broadcast live, setting the template for the future rounds of the series. Next year, all 10 Formula 1 teams will support one driver each in the Formula 4-spec series. However, Garcia will not be returning for the second season in 2024, as she has already won the championship with seven race wins and five pole positions. Garcia’s next step will likely be in the Formula Regional European series, and she will receive help from the F1 Academy to do so. F1 Academy’s focus is on helping the best drivers progress and ensuring they end up in competitive teams, with the goal of acting as a wider initiative rather than just a racing series.
Source: The Race
