Rachel Robertson and Esmee Kosterman, among others, compete in F1 Academy, a female-only series aiming to revive women's presence in Formula 1. The 18-year-old Brit and 20-year-old Dutch driver face institutional bias, with Kosterman recalling boys mocking her as a child: "They'd tell me, 'It's not for girls.'" Alba Larsen, 17, now drives for Ferrari in the academy, having fallen in love with racing during the 2020 lockdown. Despite progress, critics argue the academy's slower cars hinder advancement, while financial barriers persist—karts cost £7,500+ to start.