F1 ACADEMY brings free London pop-up to fans before British Grand Prix debut

F1 ACADEMY heads to central London

F1 ACADEMY will arrive in London next week with The Future Is Fast: Pop-Up, a free two-day fan experience designed to bring supporters closer to the all-female racing series ahead of its highly anticipated debut at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.

The event will take place on June 27–28 at Outernet London’s Now Pop 1 on Charing Cross Road, placing the series in the heart of the capital as momentum builds towards Round 3 of the 2026 season at Silverstone from July 3–5.

For a championship built around visibility, access and opportunity, the timing is significant. F1 ACADEMY is using the build-up to one of the biggest weekends on the motorsport calendar to showcase its drivers, its mission and the growing appeal of a series focused on the next generation of women in racing.

A closer look at the series and its drivers

Across the two days, fans will be able to step into the world of F1 ACADEMY through driver appearances, interactive activations and exclusive giveaways. The pop-up is designed not simply as a promotional stop, but as a direct point of connection between the championship and an audience that will soon see the series compete at Silverstone.

The first-of-its-kind event will also give visitors the chance to learn more about F1 ACADEMY’s wider purpose: increasing opportunities for young women both on and off the track. That message sits at the centre of the series’ identity, with the London pop-up set to spotlight the talent competing on this year’s grid while underlining the importance of building stronger pathways into motorsport.

That focus on emerging racing talent is part of a wider conversation across the sport, reflected in recent coverage of young-driver opportunities such as Jak Crawford’s Austrian GP first practice appearance. F1 ACADEMY’s London event adds another layer to that theme by putting accessibility and representation directly in front of fans.

Silverstone prize on offer

Supporters attending the pop-up will also be able to enter a competition to win one of two pairs of tickets to the BoxPark enclosure at the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026. The prize offers winners the chance to experience F1 ACADEMY’s Silverstone action in person.

Open to fans of all ages, the free event is positioned as a high-profile launch point before the championship’s British Grand Prix debut — and a statement of intent from a series determined to grow its audience while championing women in motorsport.