If you think F1 is just fast cars, pit stops and guys spraying champagne on podiums? Think again.

Women in the racing field are flipping the switch. This time, we’re getting an even closer look in the lives of the Gen Z women making a change in the grand Formula 1.

Enter Netflix’s F1: The Academy, a complete female-led storyline packed with the leading women behind the fan-favourite race.

Between the rivalries between your favourites, the intense face-offs, and the victories, this show is about to change the whole narrative.

Here, Cosmo ME brings you everything you need to know about F1: The Academy and its release in the UAE and the GCC.

F1 The Academy: When does it premiere?
The official global release date is slated for May 28, 2025.

F1 The Academy: What is it about?

The Netflix series will delve into all the nitty-gritty details of the racing competition and the lives of the high-stakes drivers during the F1 Academt 2024 season.

F1 The Academy: Who produced it?
The series was produced with the iconic Reese Witherspoon, Sara Rea, and Sarah Lazenby. It was directed by F1’s managing director, Susie Wolff, alongside Ian Holmes and Isabelle Stewart.

F1 The Academy: When will the trailer be released?
Currently, no official trailer has been released. However, considering Netflix, it may arrive sometime within the next two weeks.

F1 The Academy: Who will star in the show?

The documentary series will feature the Emirati sister-duo, Hamda Al Qusaibi and Amna Al Qusaibi, alongside a slew of stellar Gen Z women drivers.

F1 The Academy: How many episodes will it have?
The F1: The Academt will have a total of seven episodes.

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