F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin got behind the wheel of the Mercedes W12 on Saturday at Silverstone during a private test session, completing her first ever Formula 1 test. Photo credits: Mercedes AMG F1 Team 2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin had the opportunity to complete her first test in a Formula 1 car at Silverstone, marking her debut in F1 machinery and making her the first woman to drive a Mercedes Formula 1 car. Pin, who had spent time in the team’s simulator to p

Tatiana Calderón entered her first ever NASCAR Brazil weekend with a determined and ultimately rewarding debut at Santa Cruz do Sul, overcoming a series of challenges to secure her first championship points with a P11 in Race 2. Photo credits: Jose Mario Dias Tatiana Calderón began her NASCAR Brazil campaign with a determined and ultimately rewarding debut at Santa Cruz do Sul, overcoming a series of setbacks to secure her first championship points and lay a solid foundation

Nina Østergaard enjoyed a sensational debut weekend in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe, securing an LB Cup class victory in Race 1 at Circuit Paul Ricard as she teamed up with compatriot Peder Møller Demant in the #67 DC Motorsport Huracán Super Trofeo. Photo credits: Lamborghini Corse Nina Østergaard enjoyed a sensational debut weekend in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe, securing an LB Cup class victory in Race 1 at Circuit Paul Ricard as she teamed up with compatrio

Célia Martin and Lindsay Brewer began their GT3 Revival Series campaign with a weekend of steady progress at Circuit Paul Ricard, where they shared the #40 Klausen Racing Ford GT Matech to secure a fifth-place finish in the Pro-Am class, overcoming early issues in the first ever weekend for the series. Photo credits: Mathis Jullia | SRO Lindsay Brewer and Célia Martin teamed up for the inaugural weekend of the new GT3 Revival Series, sharing the #40 Klausen Racing Ford GT Mat

Carrie Schreiner kicked off her new racing programme in GT World Challenge Europe with a promising drive, finishing the 6 hours of Paul Ricard just outside the Bronze class top ten. Photo credits: JEP In the toughest GT3 racing series in the world, Carrie Schreiner kicked off her new main racing programme with a drive into the night to overcome some difficulties, finishing a nevertheless promising 6 hours of Paul Ricard just outside the Bronze class top ten. The full force of

The all-female Girls Only Team finally made their first start in the Porsche Cup AT2 class this season and secured their first podium finish at the NLS3. Alongside them, a total of 13 other women entered the third round at the Nürburgring. Photo credits: Mika Böcker After years in the BMW GT4 SP8T class, the Girls Only Team made their first start in the Porsche Cup AT2 class this season and, following a race cancellation and a retirement, has now secured its first podium fini

Returning to the Caterham 270R Championship and DPR Motorsport for a second season, 20-year-old Jasmine Shaw began her 2026 campaign with a hard-fought top ten finish at Cadwell Park in damp conditions in race three. Photo credits: DPR Motorsport Following a promising rookie campaign in the one-make Caterham 270R Championship, which yielded six top ten finishes and a 12th-place points finish, Costwolds-born Jamine Shaw returned to DPR Motorsport for her second season in the s

Despite difficult conditions at Circuito Ricardo Tormo, Luna Fluxá, Zoe Florescu Potolea, and Maria Germano Neto all showcased promising pace and at the Spanish F4 season opener, with Fluxá securing two Female Trophy wins, with Florescu twice in the top-15 and claiming her female class victory in Race 3. Photo credits: Fotocar13 The F4 Spanish Championship kicked off its 2026 season with three female drivers - three highly promising single-seater rookies - embarking on a new

The opening round of the 2026 F4 CEZ at the Red Bull Ring saw each of the six female drivers scoring points at least once, with all of them qualifying for the final, and three different drivers claimed Female Trophy victories - led by Mathilda Paatz with two wins, alongside Ginevra Panzeri and Ella Hakkinen with one each. Photo credits: F4 CEZ The opening round of the 2026 Formula 4 Central European Zone Championship at the Red Bull Ring proved to be an important weekend for

Vicky Farfus took her first steps into circuit racing as she made her debut in the Ginetta Junior Championship, in a weekend where the young driver twice finished inside the points as she developed her racecraft in one of the most competitive junior championships in the world. Photo credits: JEP Brazilian racer Vicky Farfus took her first steps into circuit racing as she made her debut in the Ginetta Junior Championship. Driving for Paradine Competition, Farfus achieved a bes

Lilou Wadoux endured a demanding but ultimately encouraging start to her 2026 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup campaign, finishing 12th in the Pro class at the 6 Hours of Paul Ricard alongside teammates Arthur Leclerc and Sean Gelael. Photo credits: JEP Lilou Wadoux endured a demanding but ultimately encouraging start to her 2026 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup campaign, finishing 12th in the Pro class at the 6 Hours of Paul Ricard alongside teammates Arthur Le

Returning for her second season in LMP2 after a breakthrough 2025 campaign, Jamie Chadwick launched her 2026 European Le Mans Series season with a highly positive fourth-place overall finish at the 4 Hours of Barcelona. Photo credits: FocusPackMedia | Marcel Wulf Jamie Chadwick and IDEC Sport launched their 2026 European Le Mans Series season with an impressive fourth-place overall finish at the 4 Hours of Barcelona, in a highly competitive and hard-fought race weekend. Retur

Doriane Pin made a sensational return to prototype racing by securing a podium in the LMP2 ProAm class after leading for much of the season-opening European Le Mans Series 4 Hours of Barcelona. Photo credits: FocusPackMedia | Marius Hecker Doriane Pin enjoyed a spectacular return to sportscars at the 4 Hours of Barcelona, making a sensational return to prototype racing by securing a podium in the LMP2 ProAm class after leading for much of the race. Back in LMP2 machinery for

Anna Cecchi secured her fifth podium finish of the season in Porsche Sprint Challenge North America as she overcame challenging weather conditions at Sonoma Raceway, rebounding from a tyre gamble in race one to lead a number of laps before securing a runner-up finish in race two, retaining the championship lead. Photo credits: Porsche Motorsport NA Anna Cecchi secured her fifth podium finish of the season in Porsche Sprint Challenge North America as she overcame challenging c

Marta Garcia made a welcome return to racing with a guest entry in Toyota GR Cup Spain at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, where she made significant progress as she gained familiarity with the car, ending the weekend by confidently battling among the leading group of drivers. Photo credits: Toyota Gazoo Racing Spain Former F1 Academy champion Marta Garcia made a welcome return to racing with a guest entry in Toyota GR Cup Spain at Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Driving at her home track, Garc

Cindy Gudet made an encouraging step up to the JSP4 prototype class in the 2026 Ligier European Series season opener at Barcelona, securing a best result of sixth place overall while twice topping the ProAm class. Photo credits: Ligier European Series | DDPI Cindy Gudet made an encouraging step up to the JSP4 prototype class in the 2026 Ligier European Series season opener at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, securing a best result of sixth place in the overall JSP4 category al

Returning for her second season in LMP3 after a highly promising debut year, Léna Bühler began her 2026 campaign in the Michelin Le Mans Cup with a strong overall podium finish at Barcelona, in an impressive performance alongside new teammate Zack Scoular in the #86 R-Ace GP Duqueine. Photo credits: Marius Hecker | FocusPackMedia Léna Bühler began her 2026 campaign in the Michelin Le Mans Cup with a strong overall podium finish at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, in an imp

Célia Martin and Lindsay Brewer will join forces for the inaugural season of the new GT3 Revival Series, sharing the #40 Klausen Racing Ford GT Matech in the Pro-Am class as part of an exciting new championship that celebrates 20 years of GT3 racing. Photo credits: Lindsay Brewer Racing , Iron Dames French driver Célia Martin and American racer Lindsay Brewer will join forces for the inaugural season of the new GT3 Revival Series, sharing the #40 Klausen Racing Ford GT Matech

Two female drivers have been shortlisted by Aston Martin for its  2026 AMR Driver Academy, as Scottish racer Jodie Sloss and American driver Hannah Grisham have been named among the 22 rising GT talents chosen for the programme. Photo credits: Aston Martin Two female drivers have been shortlisted by Aston Martin for its  2026 AMR Driver Academy, as Scottish racer Jodie Sloss and American driver Hannah Grisham have been named among the 22 rising GT talents chosen for the progr

A record-breaking grid of ten female drivers launched the 2026 French F4 Championship season at Circuit Paul Armagnac, where Lisa Billard topped her personal best in the series with two top-10 finishes. Rookie Clara Stiebleichinger took an impressive double Female Trophy win, while Annabelle Brian scored the class win in race 3 to take the top of the female-standings. Photo credits: RadioCheck The 2026 French F4 Championship season began at Circuit Paul Armagnac with a histor

Sophia Flörsch has joined Opel for its new Formula E program, as the manufacturer signed the German racing star as its Test and Development Driver as it enters the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Photo credits: Opel Sophia Flörsch has joined Opel for its new Formula E program, as the manufacturer signed the German racing star as its Test and Development Driver as it enters the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Flörsch will make her first official public appearance w

All-female AE Victory Racing enjoyed a breakthrough weekend at Thunderhill Raceway Park, securing the team’s first overall victory in the World Racing League while completing a historic 1–2 finish with Hannah Grisham, Michele Abbate and Laura Hayes claiming a win over the second 8-hour contest. Photo credits: AE Victory Racing AE Victory Racing enjoyed a breakthrough weekend at Thunderhill Raceway Park, securing the team’s first overall victory in the World Racing League whil

Kaká Magno is set to return to the Stock Light championship for the 2026 season, signing with the highly successful W2 Racing ProGP team as she prepares for her fourth campaign in Brazil’s premier feeder series to Stock Car, where she will be the only woman on the grid. Photo credits: Stock Light Brazilian driver Kaká Magno has confirmed her return to the Stock Light championship for the 2026 season, signing with the highly successful W2 Racing ProGP team as she prepares for

Gosia Rdest enjoyed a remarkable return to motorsport by securing two runner-up finishes during the opening round of the 2026 Alpine Elf Cup Series at Nogaro, in an emotional and highly competitive comeback just six months after the birth of her second child. Photo credits: bendemacedo Gosia Rdest enjoyed a remarkable return to motorsport by securing two runner-up finishes during the opening round of the 2026 Alpine Elf Cup Series at Nogaro, in an emotional and highly competi

In a landmark move for the Mairon Motorsport Mini Challenge Trophy, Wera Alliance Racing Academy entered the series with an all-female, four car lineup, with Beanie Reece starring on her car racing debut as she secured the best result out of the quartet with a 12th place result in race one. Both Lexie Powell and Liona Theobald collected top-15 finishes, while Ellena Reece executed three clean races while battling with her fellow rookie drivers. Photo credits: JEP Making their