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[Low Downforce @thelowdownforce]

👀 "What Everyone Missed"
Everyone's focused on the Chinese GP this weekend.
But #F1Academy also starts in Shanghai — and it's genuinely must-watch racing.
Here's why the women's series matters MORE in 2026 than ever before. More in today's newsletter → https://t.co/VxSXKH9Q0J

[Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team @MercedesAMGF1]

All set for season four of @f1academy 💪

Before the racing starts in China this weekend, time to test your knowledge of the all-female racing series! 👇

[Low Downforce @thelowdownforce]

8/8 We covered the full Doriane Pin story — from a make-or-break karting race at 15, to a Mercedes development contract — in this week's newsletter.
If you care about where F1 is heading, this is required reading.
Full deep-dive → https://t.co/oIn2Jq8XrB 🔗

[Low Downforce @thelowdownforce]

1/8 F1's most important driver in 2026 isn't Max. Isn't Hamilton. Isn't even a race driver yet.
Most F1 fans still don't know her name.
They should. 🧵

[Low Downforce @thelowdownforce]

7/8 The #F1Academy season also kicks off THIS WEEKEND in China — same calendar stop as the F1 Chinese GP.
Two women's races. All F1 teams represented. Genuinely great wheel-to-wheel racing.
Most fans sleep on it. Don't be most fans

[Low Downforce @thelowdownforce]

Read the full thing on Substack 🔗

https://t.co/x2NCSrHYZb

[Low Downforce @thelowdownforce]

Melbourne just gave us battery drama, chaotic starts, and Ferrari being their own worst enemy again.
Our takeaways from the Australian GP 🧵

[Low Downforce @thelowdownforce]

Leclerc jumps from P4 to the lead before Turn 1. Lawson drops from P8 to dead last. Mercedes wins 1-2. Ferrari leaves points on the table. Again.
Our Australian GP takeaways are up 👇
https://t.co/PyA7y1XZFW

[Low Downforce @thelowdownforce]

Leclerc jumps from P4 to the lead before Turn 1. Lawson drops from P8 to dead last. Mercedes wins 1-2. Ferrari leaves points on the table. Again.
Our Australian GP takeaways are up 👇

https://t.co/x2NCSrHYZb

[Low Downforce @thelowdownforce]

Q: Would Australia finally break the podium curse at home

A: No.

#AustralianGP #OscarPiastri

https://t.co/C1DgQdAw75

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[Low Downforce @thelowdownforce]

Max Verstappen was NOT happy after the grand prix😠😭

Full race recap and review is live!

#MaxVerstappen #formula1 #SaudiArabianGP #F1 #LowDowforcePodcast #redbullracing #mclarenf1