Red Bull Academy Programme

The

Red

Bull

Academy

Programme

is

where

the

next

generation

of

female

racers

take

flight

a

bold

commitment

to

supporting,

developing,

and

championing

women

in

motorsport

from

karting

to

global

competition.

Launched in 2024, the Red Bull Academy Programme is a purpose-driven initiative built to identify, develop, and support elite female racing talent across the globe. Through dedicated coaching, technical support, state-of-the-art resources, and competitive placements in top-tier series like F1 Academy, the Programme is removing barriers and unlocking new pathways to the pinnacle of motorsport.

Led by Programme Manager Sarah Harrington, the Academy is driven by a clear mission: break boundaries, build champions, and inspire the next generation of women in motorsport.

Meet Our 2026 Driver
Alisha
Palmowski
Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme

In

2026,

F1

Academy

will

race

across

seven

iconic

locations,

delivering

14

action-packed

rounds

with

global

fanfare

and

growing

visibility.

2026 Race Calendar

13-15 March China

13-15 March

China

View Report
22-24 May Canada

22-24 May

Canada

View Report
3-5 July Great Britain

3-5 July

Great Britain

View Report
21-23 August Netherlands

21-23 August

Netherlands

23-25 October Circuit of the Americas

23-25 October

Circuit of the Americas

19-21 November Las Vegas

19-21 November

Las Vegas

Accelerating

Opportunities

for

Women

in

Racing

Frequently Asked Questions

8

What is the Red Bull Academy Programme?

Who can join the Red Bull Academy Programme?

What is F1 Academy and how does Red Bull support it?

Who are the Red Bull Academy drivers for 2025?

What is the difference between Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme and Red Bull Ford Academy Programme?

Where do the Red Bull Academy drivers race?

What happens after F1 Academy?

Is Red Bull planning to expand the Academy Programme?

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