--- title: "Academy 2026 - Want to join us on the grid for next year! | Caterham Cars" description: "Find and buy your dream Caterham sports car today. Explore our range of models, configure your car, and locate your nearest dealer." url: "https://caterhamcars.com/en/find-buy/academy-2024" date: "2026-07-03T17:12:06+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- [Skip to main content](#tm-main) [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/en_gb.gif) UK ](#)- [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/en_gb.gif) UK ](https://caterhamcars.com/en/find-buy/academy-2024) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/en_us.gif) USA ](https://caterhamcars.com/us/find-buy) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/de_de.gif) Germany ](https://caterhamcars.com/de/find-buy) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/de_at.gif) Austria ](https://caterhamcars.com/at/find-buy) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/nl_be.gif) Belgium ](https://caterhamcars.com/be/find-buy) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/cs_cz.gif) Czech Rep ](https://caterhamcars.com/cz/find-buy) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/es_es.gif) España ](https://caterhamcars.com/es/find-buy) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/fr_fr.gif) France ](https://caterhamcars.com/fr/en-stock) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/it_it.gif) Italy ](https://caterhamcars.com/it/find-buy) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/ja_jp.gif) Japan ](https://caterhamcars.com/ja/) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/nl_nl.gif) Netherlands ](https://caterhamcars.com/nl/find-buy) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/sv_se.gif) Nordics ](https://caterhamcars.com/se/find-buy) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/pt_pt.gif) Portugal ](https://caterhamcars.com/pt/find-buy) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/de_ch.gif) Switzerland ](https://caterhamcars.com/ch/find-buy) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/tw.gif) Taiwan ](https://caterhamcars.com/tw/) - [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/media/mod_languages/images/en-ae.gif) UAE ](https://caterhamcars.com/ae/find-buy) - [Models](https://caterhamcars.com/en/models/the-range) - [Find & Buy](https://caterhamcars.com/en/find-buy) - [Retailers](https://caterhamcars.com/en/retailers/find-a-retailer) - [For Owners](https://caterhamcars.com/en/for-owners/servicing) - [Experiences](https://caterhamcars.com/en/experiences/overview) - [Motorsport](https://caterhamcars.com/en/motorsport/championships) - [About](https://caterhamcars.com/en/about/history) - [News](https://caterhamcars.com/en/news) - [Contact](https://caterhamcars.com/en/contact) # Academy 2026 - Want to join us on the grid for next year! Price £42,995 [Enquire](https://caterhamcars.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=147&catid=9&imageUrl=/assets/RetailerHub/users/caterhamwilliams/Academy%202024/Caterham-Academy-New-Stock_1600x900_acf_cropped.jpg.webp&model=Seven%20Academy®istration=&dealership=caterham%20williams&locationOrigin=/en/find-buy/academy-2024.md&carName=Academy%202026%20-%20Want%20to%20join%20us%20on%20the%20grid%20for%20next%20year!) at a glance - ##### Model Seven Academy - ##### Registration - ##### Mileage 0 - ##### Engine 1.6 - ##### Transmission 5 Speed - ##### Colour Ally - ##### Condition New - ##### Dealership caterham williams [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/assets/RetailerHub/users/caterhamwilliams/Academy%202024/Caterham-Academy-New-Stock-11.jpg.webp#joomlaImage://restrictedfs-caterhamwilliams/Academy%202024/Caterham-Academy-New-Stock-11.jpg.webp?width=1920&height=1280) 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](https://caterhamcars.com/assets/RetailerHub/users/caterhamwilliams/Academy%202024/Caterham-Academy-New-Stock-4.jpg.webp#joomlaImage://restrictedfs-caterhamwilliams/Academy%202024/Caterham-Academy-New-Stock-4.jpg.webp?width=1920&height=1280) [ ![](https://caterhamcars.com/assets/RetailerHub/users/caterhamwilliams/Academy%202024/Caterham-Academy-New-Stock-5.jpg.webp#joomlaImage://restrictedfs-caterhamwilliams/Academy%202024/Caterham-Academy-New-Stock-5.jpg.webp?width=1920&height=1280) ](https://caterhamcars.com/assets/RetailerHub/users/caterhamwilliams/Academy%202024/Caterham-Academy-New-Stock-5.jpg.webp#joomlaImage://restrictedfs-caterhamwilliams/Academy%202024/Caterham-Academy-New-Stock-5.jpg.webp?width=1920&height=1280) About this car Join the Caterham Academy in 2026 – Your First Step into Motorsport The Caterham Academy is the UK’s most successful novice racing series, designed exclusively for first-time competitors. Since its launch in 1995, the Academy has introduced over 1,000 drivers to the world of motorsport, selling out every season. It offers a unique, all-inclusive package that takes you from complete beginner to fully-fledged racing driver in one unforgettable year. For 2026, the Academy car sees notable updates, most significantly the introduction of the HORSE 1.3-litre engine, delivering approximately 130HP. This is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and a limited-slip differential. Retained is the standard chassis running on low-grip tyres—designed to help drivers learn car control. The 2026 Caterham Academy package includes: Brand new Academy-spec Caterham race car Motorsport UK Go Racing Pack ARDS licence course and medical Full competition race licence Exclusive pre-season test day Technical and car set-up seminars Full race calendar of Academy championship events Ongoing guidance and support from the Caterham team Step-by-step support from the Williams Caterham Motorsport Team Bespoke car set-up for test and race events Optional custom race livery design Support from Williams Caterham Motorsport As an official Caterham dealership and a championship-winning race team, Williams Caterham is here to guide and support you throughout your Academy journey. From car handover and technical advice to full trackside support on test and race days, our team will be by your side every step of the way. We look after everything—from preparing your car and providing race-day setup, to transporting your vehicle and offering expert driver coaching. With decades of motorsport experience, we make sure you can focus on driving, learning, and enjoying every moment on track. Whether you're fulfilling a lifelong ambition or chasing a new challenge, the Caterham Academy, backed by Williams Caterham Motorsport, is the ultimate way to start your racing career. ## VEHICLE INFORMATION - [ Engine & Transmission ](#) - [ Exterior specification ](#) - [ Interior specification ](#) - [ Suspensions & Brakes ](#) - [ Wheels & Tyres ](#) - Manual 5 Speed - Car be be wrapped to your own hearts desire - Race Trim - Apollos - Standard - Pad Upgardes as requested [ Enquire now ](https://caterhamcars.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=147&catid=9&imageUrl=/assets/RetailerHub/users/caterhamwilliams/Academy%202024/Caterham-Academy-New-Stock_1600x900_acf_cropped.jpg.webp&model=Seven%20Academy®istration=&dealership=caterham%20williams&locationOrigin=/en/find-buy/academy-2024.md&carName=Academy%202026%20-%20Want%20to%20join%20us%20on%20the%20grid%20for%20next%20year!) ### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up to our newsletter and get the latest news about Caterham cars, events and more. ### SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us through our social media channels to get up to the minute news and insight into Caterham. - [](https://www.instagram.com/caterhamcarsltd) - [](https://www.facebook.com/CaterhamCars) - [](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn68HUuoX0gL_GtcQI3bSJA) - [Terms and Conditions](https://caterhamcars.com/en/terms-and-conditions) - [Privacy Policy](https://caterhamcars.com/en/privacy-policy) - [Cookie Policy](https://caterhamcars.com/en/cookie-policy) - [Retailer Hub](https://caterhamcars.com/en/retailer-hub) © Copyright 2026 Caterham Cars Ltd [ back to top ](#) [ . ](https://caterhamcars.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95&catid=9) ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://caterhamcars.com/en" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Find & Buy", "item": "https://caterhamcars.com/en/find-buy" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Academy 2026 - Want to join us on the grid for next year!", "item": "https://caterhamcars.com/en/find-buy/academy-2024" } ] } ```