Right after my F1 Academy debrief about a when not an if, an amazing woman who could change the game enters the fray.

Ahead of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, I thought to reflect on the significance and power this female-led series is, and what it should lead to.

A collaboration that no-one would have seen coming but one that arguably makes the most sense: Hello Kitty partners with F1 Academy, launching a brand new clothing line. Ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, this collaboration was announced for the final race on the F1 Academy calendar. What does this mean for F1 academy fans?