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The Best Episodes of F1: The Academy Season 1

Every episode of F1: The Academy Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of F1: The Academy Season 1!

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Fifteen young women break barriers in one of the world's most demanding sports as they race to get a female driver back on the Formula 1 grid.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    F1: The Academy Season 1 Episode 1 - No Friends on Track
    4.0/10(60 votes)

    #1 - No Friends on Track

    S1:E1

    The pressure is on for F1 Academy director Susie Wolff as her new teams and drivers give their all to prove themselves on the track in Miami.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. F1: The Academy Season 1 Episode 2 - The One to Beat
    1.0/10(49 votes)

    #2 - The One to Beat

    S1:E2

    F1 Academy heads to Barcelona, where Abbi pulls ahead to defend her coveted pole position and Amna is left shaken by a collision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. F1: The Academy Season 1 Episode 3 - No More Mrs. Nice Guy
    3.5/10(47 votes)

    #3 - No More Mrs. Nice Guy

    S1:E3

    Stormy weather complicates the next round of races in Zandvoort. Bianca's performance starts to worry her team while Hamda reflects on a past injury.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. F1: The Academy Season 1 Episode 4 - Target on My Back
    3.5/10(46 votes)

    #4 - Target on My Back

    S1:E4

    Lia deals with the fallout of a bad start. Setting her sights on a podium win, Doriane begins to climb her way up the ranking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. F1: The Academy Season 1 Episode 5 - Feel the Heat
    3.5/10(43 votes)

    #5 - Feel the Heat

    S1:E5

    Sweltering heat awaits the drivers in Singapore, where Lia gains confidence, Bianca continues to struggle and Abbi remains the one to beat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. F1: The Academy Season 1 Episode 6 - The Hardest Race of My Life
    6.0/10(42 votes)

    #6 - The Hardest Race of My Life

    S1:E6

    The penultimate racing weekend in Qatar raises the stakes, with motor issues threatening Abbi's qualifying position and Chloe incurring a penalty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. F1: The Academy Season 1 Episode 7 - End of the Road
    6.0/10(41 votes)

    #7 - End of the Road

    S1:E7

    Abu Dhabi sets the stage for the climactic final round of F1 Academy. Who will take the season win — and who will be left in the gravel?

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"No Friends on Track" is the best rated episode of "F1: The Academy" season 1. It scored 4/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/28/2025. This episode is rated 3.0 points higher than the second-best, "The One to Beat".