The Pursuit: F1 Academy will premiere globally on Disney+ on November 19. The new documentary special follows the all-female racing championship’s 2025 season, with Doriane Pin, Maya Weug, Chloe Chambers and Alisha Palmowski among the drivers featured.
According to Disney’s announcement, the special goes behind the scenes of race weekends and the drivers’ lives away from the track. It also features F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff and is produced in association with ESPN.
How does it differ from Netflix’s F1: The Academy?
The similarly named F1: The Academy was a seven-episode Netflix series produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine. It followed the 2024 championship, including Amna and Hamda Al Qubaisi and the season finale in Abu Dhabi. The Pursuit covers the following racing season in a documentary special rather than the same seven-part format.
Disney describes November 19 as a global release, but hasn’t specified a UAE unlock time or the special’s runtime.
Frequently asked questions
When does The Pursuit premiere?
November 19, 2026, on Disney+ globally.
Which racing season does it cover?
The 2025 F1 Academy season.
Is it the Netflix documentary?
No. Netflix’s F1: The Academy is a separate seven-part series about the 2024 championship.
