Series synopsis
F1: The Academy is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on May 28, 2025. It stars Abbi Jo Pulling and Reese Witherspoon.
Fifteen young women break barriers in one of the world's most demanding sports as they race to get a female driver back on the Formula 1 grid.
Premise
Fifteen young women break barriers in one of the world's most demanding sports as they race to get a female driver back on the Formula 1 grid.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Abbi Jo Pulling as Self
- Reese Witherspoon as Executive Producer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | May 28, 2025 | May 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Friends on Track The pressure is on for F1 Academy director Susie Wolff as her new teams and drivers give their all to prove themselves on the track in Miami. |
May 28, 2025 |
| 2 |
The One to Beat F1 Academy heads to Barcelona, where Abbi pulls ahead to defend her coveted pole position and Amna is left shaken by a collision. |
May 28, 2025 |
| 3 |
No More Mrs. Nice Guy Stormy weather complicates the next round of races in Zandvoort. Bianca's performance starts to worry her team while Hamda reflects on a past injury. |
May 28, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 28, 2025 |
| Last aired | May 28, 2025 |
| Status | continue |