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Alisha Palmowski claimed a Grand Slam victory during the Feature Race at the 2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP, extending her championship lead with two rounds left. The Red Bull Racing-backed driver endured a mixed Zandvoort round, having finished Free Practice in P10 before finding the pace needed for her fourth pole of the campaign. Palmowski’s…
Alisha Palmowski secured victory during the Feature Race at the 2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP, view the full race report here. Round 4 of the 2026 season began with a chaotic Reverse Grid Race, which saw Payton Westcott claim her maiden F1 Academy win ahead of Alba Larsen and Nina Gademan. Esmee Kosterman impressed with…
Alisha Palmowski clings on to take her fourth win of the season during the F1 Academy Feature Race at the 2026 Dutch GP, view the full results below. The Reverse Grid Race delivered plenty of on-track action as Mercedes-backed Payton Westcott converted her front-row start into her maiden F1 Academy victory. Alba Larsen and home…
Payton Westcott described her maiden F1 Academy victory as a major confidence boost after controlling the Dutch GP Reverse Grid Race from start to finish at Zandvoort. The PREMA Racing driver originally qualified ninth before Zoe Florescu’s disqualification promoted her to eighth and, consequently, reverse-grid pole. Westcott capitalised fully on the opportunity, controlling the start…
Alba Larsen returned to the front row in F1 Academy Qualifying at the 2026 Dutch GP after navigating a difficult wet-to-dry session at Zandvoort. Larsen showed strong pace throughout Qualifying as changing conditions, two red flags and traffic complicated the fight for pole. She moved to the top of the timesheets during the closing stages…
Alisha Palmowski remains in control of the 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ standings after a dramatic Reverse Grid Race at the Dutch GP, despite failing to score at Zandvoort. The Campos Racing driver stalled from eighth on the grid and eventually finished 12th. However, championship rival Emma Felbermayr also left the race without points after a…
The 2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP Reverse Grid Race took place at Zandvoort following a chaotic Qualifying session. Wild Card Zoe Florescu failed a post-session technical check and was disqualified. Her car carried engine lubricant that did not meet the required specifications. Westcott started from reverse grid pole alongside Bruce on the front row. Robertson…
Mercedes-backed Payton Westcott claimed her maiden F1 Academy win in the Reverse Grid Race at the 2026 Dutch GP, view the full results below. The Qualifying session earlier today brought mixed weather conditions, beginning with a wet track before rapidly drying out and forcing drivers to switch to slick tyres for their final runs. Ultimately,…
The fourth Qualifying session of the 2026 F1 Academy season at Zandvoort threw plenty of challenges at Wild Card entrant Zoe Florescu’s way, as the Dirt Is Good driver rose to the occasion to secure a P7 finish on her debut weekend. In a session that began on a wet track before rapidly drying, Florescu…
Alisha Palmowski continued on her strong run of form during F1 Academy Qualifying at the 2026 Dutch GP, securing yet another pole position; full report below. The fourth round of the 2026 F1 Academy season got off to a strong start for home hero Nina Gademan, who topped the timings in Free Practice, one year…
