The series will consist of five teams run by current F2 and F3 teams, each entering three cars to make up a 15-car grid. The first season will comprise of seven events with three races each - amounting to a total of 21 races - plus 15 days of official testing, with the 2023 calendar set to be released in due course.
The drivers will be getting behind the wheel of Tatuus T421 chassis, with Autotecnica supplying turbocharged engines that will deliver 165 horsepower, while Formula 1's partner Pirelli will provide the tyres.
The new series - which will be managed by Formula Motorsport Limited CEO Bruno Michel - will see Formula 1 subsidize the cost of each car with a budget of €150,000. The drivers will cover the same amount of costs, which is much less than what it usually costs to participate in a comparable series. The teams will cover the rest of the budget.
Introducing F1 Academy
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A new all-female driver category which aims to develop and prepare young female drivers#F1Academy pic.twitter.com/45xUjprcjt
The aim of the series is to maximise the opportunity and potential of young female drivers to reach the highest level in motorsport and to provide young talent currently in go-karting or other junior categories with access to the fundamental level of experience needed before going racing in F3 and joining the pyramid to Formula 1.
"Everyone should have the opportunity to follow their dreams and achieve their potential and Formula 1 wants to ensure we are doing everything we can to create greater diversity and routes into this incredible sport," said Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali.
Source: F1
