Inside Netflix's F1: The Academy: Abbi Pulling and the stars ready to shatter racing's glass ceiling
This docuseries is more than just another show about motorsport. It shines a spotlight on the F1 Academy, a women's-only racing competition, which runs as a support series to the main F1 Grand Prix. Following the success of Drive to Survive, the show gives viewers an exclusive look behind the scenes of a sport traditionally dominated by men, showcasing what it really takes to break barriers in one of the world's most demanding industries.
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- Evening Standard
Inside Netflix's F1: The Academy: Abbi Pulling and the stars ready to shatter racing's glass ceiling
This docuseries is more than just another show about motorsport. It shines a spotlight on the F1 Academy, a women's-only racing competition, which runs as a support series to the main F1 Grand Prix. Following the success of Drive to Survive, the show gives viewers an exclusive look behind the scenes of a sport traditionally dominated by men, showcasing what it really takes to break barriers in one of the world's most demanding industries.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Tragedy as groundsman dies aged 55 after falling in pond while mowing grass at iconic F1 Grand Prix track
The man's co-workers saw the tragedy unfold RACING SHOCK Tragedy as groundsman dies aged 55 after falling in pond while mowing grass at iconic F1 Grand Prix track Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A GROUNDSMAN at the Red Bull Ring has tragically died after falling into a pond. The 55-year-old fell into a water retainer at the Spielberg Circuit in Austria on Wednesday morning after losing his footing while operating a motor sycthe. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A 55-year-old groundsman at Red Bull's racing circuit has sadly passed away Credit: GETTY 3 The man tragically passed away after falling into a pond at the Red Bull ring Credit: GETTY The groundsman fell 23 FEET into the basin, which he desperately tried to make his way out of. A co-worker and a police officer jumped into the basin to try to save him. But they were unable to pull him out and he sadly ended up drowning. Attempts to save the man were initially hindered by the murky water in the basin, which is 23 feet deep. And it wasn't until the volunteer fire department arrived on the scene that he was able to be located. First responders tried to resuscitate the man after retrieving him from the basin. But they were unsuccessful with their attempts to bring him back around and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Several of the man's co-workers looked on in horror as he fell into the basin and sadly lost his life. 3 Several of the man's co-workers saw the tragedy unfold Credit: Getty A Red Cross crisis intervention team were deployed to give support to the victim's colleagues. Red Bull have yet to issue a statement on the tragic incident. Max Verstappen snaps at Sky Sports broadcaster as he addresses Red Bull future The Red Bull Ring, of course, is the venue for the annual Austrian Grand Prix, which will next take place on June 29.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Who is Lando Norris' girlfriend Margarida Corceiro?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARGARIDA CORCEIRO is the girlfriend of F1 racing driver Lando Norris, who was spotted celebrating his big win at the Monaco Grand Prix. Here's what we know about her life, newly rekindled relationship with Lando, and the pair's prior dating histories. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 22-year-old Margarida Corciero is an actress, model, and swimwear brand owner Credit: Instagram/ @magui_ 9 Margarida has modelled for brands including Intimissimi and Alo Yoga Credit: Instagram / @maguui_corceiro 9 Margarida cheering on her boyfriend Lando Norris at the Monaco Grand Prix Credit: Splash Who is Lando Norris' girlfriend Margarida Corceiro? Margarida Corceiro is a 22-year-old Portuguese actress, model, and influencer. According to her IMDB profile, she is originally from Santarém, Portugal, which is a city located an hour outside of Lisbon. Prior to her relationship with Lando Norris, Margarida most notably dated famous footballer Joao Felix for four years between 2019 and 2023. How did Lando Norris and Margarida Corceiro meet? Although not much is known about exactly how Lando and Margarida first met, the pair were first spotted together in May 2023 driving around Monaco in a classic 1972 Fiat Jolly. This sighting- and Margarida's appearances at Lando's various racing events over the following year- sparked dating rumours, but the relationship was never officially confirmed. 9 Lando Norris and Margarida Corceiro were seen watching the Monte-Carlo Master final in Monaco in April 2024 Credit: Sky Sports How long have Lando Norris and Margarida Corceiro been dating? Lando and Margarida are believed to have first dated on and off between 2023 and 2024. According to a close source, the pair split in August 2024 so Lando could "focus on his sport'. But of May 2025, the couple is officially back together, and Margarida was spotted at the Monaco Grand Prix over the bank holiday weekend cheering her beau on to victory alongside his mum. The win was Lando's second of the season, and the McLaren driver pulled off a perfect double pit stop to beat Charles Leclerc. 9 Both girlfriend Margarida and mum Cisca Wauman were thrilled to see Lando secure victory at the Monaco Grand Prix Credit: Reuters 9 Lando Norris celebrating his win at the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 25, 2025 Credit: Getty What does Margarida Corceiro do for a living? Margarida Corceiro is an actress and model by profession, and as of May 2025, she has 2million followers on Instagram, and 787k on her TikTok. She often models for brands such as Intimissimi and Alo Yoga, and appeared on the pages of Vogue Portugal in April 2025. In terms of her acting career, Margarida best-known for her roles on Portugese television programmes such as Zoe on Punto Nemo, Gabi on Morangos com Açúcar, Constança on Bem Me Quer, and Catarina on Prisioneria. She was a contestant on the Portuguese version of Dancing With The Stars in 2020, and also co-owns a swimwear and clothing brand called Missus. The brand uses fabric made from recycled ocean plastic to make their bikinis, and Margarida is often seen modelling its pieces on her socials. 9 Margarida in swimwear from her brand, Missus Credit: Instagram / @magui_corceiro Who has Lando Norris dated in the past? Lando Norris has a well-documented dating history, with the 25-year-old even once admitting during a lie detector test that he had "many girlfriends". 9 Lando Norris confessing to having 'many girlfriends' during a lie detector test Credit: YouTube / Sky Sports F1 Before his relationship with Margarida, Lando dated Portuguese influencer Luisinha Oliveira from August 2021 to September 2022- but the pair split after text messages were leaked showing him inviting Dutch model and influencer Randi Hartman out on a McDonald's date. 9 Lando Norris with his ex-girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira in 2022 Credit: Getty The F1 driver also had rumoured romantic ties to Ukranian model and jewellery brand owner Katerina Berezhna.
