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A new all-female series has been announced for 2023 by Formula 1 which aims to prepare young female drivers to progress to higher levels of competition. Known as the 'F1 Academy', 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. There will be seven events consisting of three races each, totalling 21 races along with 15 days of official testing. While it will not form a permanent part of the F1 support race package, it is expected to include one Grand Prix weekend next year. The announcement follows the collapse of the W Series 2022 season, which had to end early after the round in Singapore due to lack of funding. Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: "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. ...

Andretti Autosport is set to launch a bid to join the Formula 1 grid, with the backing of US car manufacturer General Motors, who will bring the Cadillac brand to the sport. The US-based team has long harboured hopes of joining Grand Prix racing, but has thus far been unable to secure a berth on the grid to add an 11th team. However, earlier this week, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem signalled his intention to open up the process to prospective new teams, with Andretti - run by former IndyCar and F1 driver Michael - becoming the first to formally signal their intentions to join. In what is planned to be a fully US-based operation, Andretti Autosport will be backed by General Motors - one of the world's largest car makers - who have never entered F1 before, unlike major com Pet itors Ford and Chrysler. The Cadillac name will be expanding their current motor racing portfolio beyond their current entries into the WEC and IMSA endurance racing categories. ...