For the second time this season, F1 ACADEMY and FIA Formula 2 race on the same weekend, both taking to the historic Silverstone circuit for Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team’s home race at the 2026 British Grand Prix. Racing at the home and beating heart of British motorsport, hear from Mari Boya who returns to Silverstone one year after his Formula 3 victory, as well as Mathilda Paatz who makes her racing debut at the iconic venue following on from her maiden F1 ACADEMY win in Canada.

FIA FORMULA 2

SCHEDULE

(*BRITISH SUMMER TIME)

DAY       SESSION              TIME*

Friday    Free Practice      10:00

Friday    Qualifying           14:55

Saturday              Sprint Race         13:45

Sunday               Feature Race        11:15

Mari Boya, Aston Martin Aramco Driver Academy & FIA Formula 2 Driver:

"I'm super excited to go racing at Silverstone. Last year it was my best race of the season, taking the win in the Formula 3 Feature Race, and so it’s a track that is very special to me. Getting to race there as part of Aston Martin Aramco’s Driver Academy and for their home race is an incredible honour. Following Austria, I’ve taken away many positives and learnings from racing at the Red Bull Ring. I'm confident that we can start fighting further up the grid, especially as I get more comfortable with the car and our pace continues to improve. I’m really enjoying driving as the season progresses and as we keep taking steps forward. I’m hoping for a great week at Silverstone."

F1 ACADEMY 

SCHEDULE

(*BRITISH SUMMER TIME)

DAY       SESSION              TIME*

Friday    Free Practice      07:45

Friday    Qualifying           18:00

Saturday              Reverse Grid Race           18:05

Sunday                   Feature Race               10:00

Mathilda Paatz, Aston Martin Aramco Driver Academy & F1 ACADEMY Driver:

"It’s really special to have the opportunity to race at such a historic track like Silverstone, especially with F1 ACADEMY as it’s the first time the series is racing there. With it being so close to home, I have some friends and family coming along to support me which always motivates me too. Testing back here in April was good for me to learn the track having never raced here before, and I took away some good learnings which we can work with this weekend. Most of all I’m excited to race in front of the British fans, driving for Aston Martin Aramco at their home race! My aim following racing in Montreal is to keep pushing. We made a positive step forward in the championship and I believe I can start to challenging further up the grid.”