Victoria Farfus sets the pace in 2026 F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test

The F1 ACADEMY 2026 Rookie Test concluded at the Circuito de Navarra in Spain, providing 18 young female drivers from 14 countries with a platform to demonstrate their racing potential. The event included a prior training camp at Loughborough University focused on physical and cognitive development, followed by two days of team immersion and a final day of on-track sessions where a total of 1,447 laps were completed. Victoria Farfus emerged as the standout performer of the day, setting the fastest overall time of 1:46.988 in the morning session. In the afternoon, Alexia Danielsson led the pack in her McLaren-liveried car with a 1:47.259. Katie Denver, F1 ACADEMY's Performance & Talent Development Manager, praised the participants' commitment and highlighted the test's role as a crucial stepping stone for future talent, noting that previous editions have already successfully propelled seven drivers into full-time series seats.