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Meet Logan Hannah: The Scottish racer making her F1 Academy debut at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lining up on an F1 grid is every young racer's dream.
And East Kilbride's Logan Hannah will move a step closer to achieving that goal this weekend, as the 22-year-old makes her F1 Academy debut during the final round of the world championship at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit. Despite it being thousands of miles from her Scottish hometown, it will very much be a home race for Logan - who has lived in the United Arab Emirates for 12 years, and will compete under her adopted country's flag.
Logan has already made racing history as the first female driver to compete in the UAE F4 series, and now takes the step up to F1 Academy - which is a female-only feeder series aiming to help women to reach F1, with the backing of American luggage brand Away. And she thanked former F1 test driver, and fellow Scot, Susie Wolff - wife of Mercedes F1 team supremo Toto - for the opportunity, hailing her impact on female participation in motorsport.
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What is F1 Academy?
F1 Academy replaced W Series as the female-only feeder category to the Formula 1 World Championship. For 2-24 each of the 10 F1 teams supported a driver in the series, with other big name backers including Puma, Tommy Hilfiger and American Express also supporting teams. Drivers compete in identical 1.4ltr 174bhp Formula 4 cars - capable of reaching up to 150mph. The Abu Dhabi round will be the seventh, and final, of the season - with Brit Abbie Pulling already crowned the champion.
What is Logan's background?
Logan started competing at the age of just 10 after watching her dad racing - starting in karts in Dubai before moving up the single seater ladder from entry level Formula Fords to championships including British F4 - where future stars Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Jack Doohan have all honed their skills. She juggled racing with a psychology degree at the University of Stirling - graduating in the summer.
What are people saying?
Logan herself said: “This is an incredible opportunity for me to race on an unparalleled platform. I’m excited to take on this challenge in Abu Dhabi, where I grew up karting and my career began, knowing I’m part of a mission to help create opportunities for the next generation of women in motorsport. I also want to say a personal thank you, Susie [Wolff], the entire F1 Academy team, and Away for this opportunity.”
Jen Rubio, co-founder of Logan's sponsor Away and CEO, added: “Partnering with F1 Academy in their fearless pursuit of meaningful change aligns deeply with Away’s mission to reimagine the world for the better. As a female-founded company, championing emerging female talent in traditionally male-dominated spaces is at the core of our brand. We’re thrilled to support Logan’s journey—her grit, determination, and unwavering pursuit of excellence embody the boundless potential of women everywhere. We can’t wait to see her shine on the international stage in Abu Dhabi, inspiring countless others to chase their dreams without limits.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with Away for the final round of our season," commented Karin Fink, Head of Commercial at F1 Academy. "Away is recognised for its innovation and leadership, and this partnership perfectly aligns with our values. As brands, we share a commitment to empowering emerging talent, creating opportunities, and driving positive change in motorsport. Together, we are committed to supporting the next generation of female drivers and create a platform for them to succeed.”
How can I watch the action?
Fans across all regions can stream Qualifying and the Races from all the action live on F1 Academy's YouTube and X channels and via F1 TV. Races will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with coverage of race one from 8.15am on Saturday (December 7), race two from 4pm the same day and race three from 7.20am on Sunday (December 8).
