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Race Mode
When the race weekend begins, everything changes. In the final episode of Built by Rachel, Powered by PUMA, Rachel Robertson arrives at Silverstone and enters race mode. Rachel reflects on the significance of competing at home, manages the pressure and emotion of the weekend, and shares her immediate reactions as the action unfolds. From the quiet preparation to the intensity of competition, this is the moment all the unseen work has been leading towards. https://www.f1acade
Jul 21


What Fans Don't See
Fans see the racing. They do not always see everything it takes to get there. In Episode 2 of Built by Rachel, Powered by PUMA, Rachel Robertson takes us behind the scenes of her physical and mental preparation. From training, recovery and nutrition to simulator work, engineering meetings and managing pressure, this is the work that happens away from the spotlight. https://www.f1academy.com/Latest/3byHolV2sO8SH3s3TehwzQ/watch-what-fans-dont-see-or-built-by-rachel-powered-by-
Jul 17


Built by Rachel, Powered by Puma
Every racing journey starts somewhere... Before Rachel Robertson was competing in F1 ACADEMY, there were childhood karting memories, family support and a love of motorsport that began at home in Scotland. In Episode 1 of Built by Rachel, Powered by PUMA, Robertson revisits the moments that shaped her and shares more about who she is away from the circuit. Watch Episode One now > https://www.f1academy.com/Latest/31t1y69NQNjccE6T13Univ/watch-where-it-started-or-built-by-rachel-
Jul 14


Strong debut at British GP
What a weekend at Silverstone for Round 3 of F1 ACADEMY during the British Grand Prix weekend. Off track, the atmosphere and the fans were incredible. On track, it was my strongest performance yet:
🏁 P5 in qualifying
🏁 P4 in Race 1
🏁 P6 in Race 2. Really proud of the progress we’ve made, and there's more to come!
Jul 6


Tatler feature article - Rachel taking F1 Academy by storm
Tatler speaks to the young women who are making history in the driving seat - Thanks to F1 Academy – the all-female series making its Silverstone debut this Summer – bold young women are emerging as stars in a sport that's been supercharged by Drive to Survive. Read more in the August edition of Tatler > https://www.tatler.com/article/alba-larsen-nina-gademan-and-rachel-robertson-f1-academy-drivers-speeding-towards-formula-1-glory
Jun 25


Montreal next stop for Rachel
Edinburgh motor racing prospect, Rachel Robertson, 18, continues to dazzle in her first full season in F1 Academy races. The series, which runs in support of the main Formula One programme on the same tracks over the same weekends, saw Rachel finish tenth out of 18 competitors in her opening race in Shanghai last month. Read the full article in the Edinburgh Reporter
May 5


ROBERTSON ENCOURAGED BY ‘BIG STEP UP’ IN SHANGHAI
Rookie driver Rachel Robertson may have missed out on scoring points in Shanghai, but she was nevertheless satisfied with the improvements she’s made over such a short period of time. The PUMA-backed driver made her F1 ACADEMY debut at last season’s finale in Las Vegas, where she replaced the injured Aiva Anagnostiadis and made the most of the opportunity by claiming P4 in Race 1, marking Hitech’s best finish of the year. Read the rest of the article on f1academy.com
Apr 11


PUMA livery and racewear launch
F1 ACADEMY Official Partner PUMA have unveiled the livery that will adorn their newest challenger alongside the racewear Rachel Robertson will sport in 2026.
Feb 17


F1 ACADEMY News - Rachel Robertson steps up to 2026 grid with PUMA
F1 ACADEMY Official Partner PUMA have announced that Rachel Robertson will be representing them on the grid this season. The Scottish racer is set to step up to the series full-time, after a strong debut at the Las Vegas season finale, where she scored a P4 finish in Race 1. Read more on f1academy.com here > https://www.f1academy.com/Latest/4F9SAxzzEqglV0fqvoQvu2/rachel-robertson-steps-up-to-2026-grid-with-puma
Jan 12


2025 - Year in Review
Rachel's first year in cars was everything she could have hoped for and more - finishing 3rd overall in the Radical Cup UK , racing on some of the world’s most iconic circuits, achieving multiple podiums, and doing it all with an incredible team. Huge thanks also to Wera Tools and Alliance Racing for their support. Then came her F4 debut in the Saudi F4 Championship , where she made some of the biggest steps forward of the year on track. What started as an exercise in driv
Dec 30, 2025


P4 finish in F4 Saudi Arabian Championship
Final race of the year and finishing P4 in Jeddah 🇸🇦✨ Rachel had one goal for the final round of the F4 Saudi Arabian Championship: keep moving forward. And she did exactly that. Pace was consistently top 5, a huge jump from the earlier rounds, and just 0.06s away from the podium in the final race. Big steps made. Bigger ones to come as the progress continues 📈⏭️ N ice to pick up the female trophy too🏆 Check out this interview with Rachel just before the final round Drive
Dec 10, 2025


Jeddah test for Rachel after Las Vegas F1 track highlight
Teenage Edinburgh motor racing prospect Rachel Robertson will be in Jeddah this week for the final round of the F4 Saudi Championships. And the 18-year-old will be able to draw on an outstanding experience when called up for an unexpected drive in an F1 Academy car around the Las Vegas grand prix circuit late last month. Continue reading in the Edinburgh Reporter here > https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/12/jeddah-test-for-rachel-after-las-vegas-f1-track-highlight/
Dec 1, 2025


Robertson reflects on ‘big learning curve’ after surprise points-scoring debut in Las Vegas
Rachel Robertson wasn’t expecting to be called up to F1 ACADEMY for the dazzling season finale, but she resolved to make the most of the unique opportunity under the Las Vegas lights. Continue reading on f1academy.com here > https://www.f1academy.com/Latest/3PM6X8SOlnJMqxQpS7jrpi/robertson-reflects-on-big-learning-curve-after-surprise-points-scoring-debut
Nov 26, 2025


Robertson takes P4 in Vegas - Hitech's best F1 Academy result
F1 Academy’s Las Vegas debut was certainly one to remember for the Hitech-operated challengers. Under the bright lights of the iconic Strip, all three drivers delivered standout performances... Read more here > https://www.hitechgp.co.uk/robertson-takes-p4-in-vegas-our-best-f1-academy-result/
Nov 24, 2025


P4 in F1 Academy Vegas Debut
What an incredible weekend racing down the Strip under the lights in Las Vegas and finishing P4 in my first ever race in F1 Academy! Still lots to work on and things to improve - this is only the beginning. Thanks so much to my team Hitech, F1 Academy, and my partner for the weekend - TAG Heuer - for the opportunity. Bonus - Gordon Ramsay came to say hello to me on the grid 👨🏼🍳
Nov 24, 2025


Rachel Robertson called up to drive for TAG Heuer in Las Vegas
Rachel Robertson will step into the TAG Heuer operated by Hitech TGR car for Round 7 at the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX. Read more on f1academy.com here > https://www.f1academy.com/Latest/2JPSENSOU8YJ0f1CO1J58E/aiva-anagnostiadis-to-miss-final-round-in-las-vegas-with-rachel-robertson-to
Nov 4, 2025


Robertson finishes top five in F1 Academy Rookie Test
Rachel finished top five in both F1 Academy Rookie Tests in Navarra, Spain. Read the Rookie Test report on f1academy.com here > https://www.f1academy.com/Latest/1AdpZ4uMdg2FmnMl8U706m/stevens-fastest-in-landmark-f1-academy-rookie-test
Sep 18, 2025


Going to the F1 Academy Rookie Test
Rachel has been selected to attend the F1 Academy Rookie Test Day in Spain next week! She'll be going up against 17 of the world’s top young female drivers for a chance to earn a seat on the F1 Academy grid in 2026. It’s going to be a huge challenge - most of them have much more experience than Rachel - but after some really strong testing over the past couple of months, she can’t wait to show what she can do. A massive thank you to Gabby Logan for her incredible support
Sep 14, 2025


First Recipient of Gabby Grant
A few weeks ago, Rachel sat down with the amazing Gabby Logan to discuss her motorsport journey and future goals. What happened next was completely unexpected and totally amazing! Gabby had found out that Rachel needed F4 testing to prove herself to F1 Academy teams, but the cost was a huge barrier. Just a week after they met, Gabby launched a new elite athlete grant supported by Legends Global and Obex Dental aimed at helping up-and-coming female talent in sport. Incredibly,
Jul 25, 2025


Another Podium Finish!
Rachel followed up her first podium at Brands Hatch with another in the next race at Snetterton in June at Round 3 of the Radical Cup UK. Pictured here with her awesome car and very proud dad ☺️.
Jun 11, 2025
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