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4.5/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

F1: The Academy

2025Gdocumentary

4.5/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Fifteen young women challenge the odds to revive female F1 racing.

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Fifteen young women challenge the odds to revive female F1 racing.

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Nicola Barnesdirector

Abbi Jo Pulling

Abbi Jo Pullingcast

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspooncast

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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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