Lusail International Circuit to host womens F1 Academy race

Doha, Qatar: Whilst the worlds most elite Formula 1 drivers will soon descend on Lusail International Circuit (LIC) for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qa...

Doha, Qatar: Whilst the worlds most elite Formula 1 drivers will soon descend on Lusail International Circuit (LIC) for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024, another support race debuting some of the worlds youngest and brightest female talent is also set to enthral racing fans at this winters three-day motorsport extravaganza.

The Formula 1 Academy - a highly-competitive racing series for young women aged between 16 and 25 years old - will visit Qatar as part of the FIA Formula One World Championship. The global gateway initiative is committed to driving change by breaking down barriers to F1 entry and increasing the number of female drivers in motor racing, helping to propel them to the highest echelons of the sport.

It also showcases the exceptional talents of these young athletes, who bring an added layer of on-track excitement to fans and spectators, bolstered by Formula 1s unique global platform.

As the penultimate date of Formula 1 Academys hotly-anticipated six-round series, it will take place at LIC from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1 having previously visited circuits in Saudi Arabia, Miami, Spain, the Netherlands and Singapore - before coming to a thrilling finale at Yas Island, UAE this December.

With fifteen drivers made up across five teams - Rodin Motorsport, Prema Racing, MP Motorsport, Campos Racing and Art Grand Prix - the young women all compete in an identical 165-horsepower open-wheel Formula 4 race car. They hail from countries right across the globe including Brazil, France, Germany, Netherlands, Philippines, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom and USA.