Hamilton’s Young Driver Academy will indeed open its doors

Anthony Hamilton has received official approval from Bernie Ecclestone and Formula One Management to open his Young Driver Academy. This approval was essential for the use of the Formula 1 name.

GP Prep is therefore the official name of this Academy and is an initiative aimed at giving young Formula 1 drivers experience with single-seaters. This program will be in effect during a series of tests that will allow rookies to gain track time in a Formula 1 car.

« I am extremely happy that Mr. Ecclestone and Formula One Management have given us their official approval for the opening of this Formula 1 driver development Academy, » said Hamilton.

« I would like to thank Mr. Ecclestone and the FOM for their support and remarkable vision for the future of the Academy and the benefits it will bring to Formula 1 and other racing series. We look forward to working closely with Formula 1 and especially with all the rookies to help them identify themselves, develop, and nurture great talent. All this will bring a new world of possibilities to the pinnacle of motorsport, » concluded the Briton.