PREMA Racing's Callum Ilott achieved the team's best road course qualifying result with ninth at Road America, marking a strong start for the team in IndyCar after their debut in March, with Ilott expressing optimism for the race.
Doriane Pin of PREMA Racing secured her fourth and fifth pole positions of the F1 Academy season at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar, maintaining her strong form by topping both practice sessions and qualifying for the penultimate 2024 weekend. Pin's teammate Maya Weug will join her on the front row for both races, while Alpine's Abbi Pulling, the current standings leader, will start third. Other notable qualifiers include Alisha Palmowski and Hamda Al Qubaisi, who secured strong starting positions for the upcoming races.
Marta Garcia, the winner of the inaugural F1 Academy season, will receive a fully funded seat with PREMA Racing for the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA). F1 Academy, PREMA Racing, Tatuus, and Pirelli will contribute financially towards the cost of the seat, highlighting F1 Academy's commitment to supporting drivers' progression in motorsports. FRECA will also grant its top teams a fourth entry if they sign a driver who finishes in the top three of the F1 Academy standings, promoting increased female participation in the championship. Additionally, F1 Academy will reduce the driver contribution for the 2024 season, making it more accessible for young women to enter the single-seater ladder.