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Westcott 2026 F1 Academy Doriane Pin
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Exclusive: “She really truly is an inspiration” — Westcott on Doriane Pin’s influence and Mercedes’ support throughout her F1 Academy journey

Antonina Jaromin03 mins

For Payton Westcott, Mercedes’ support extends beyond her F1 Academy seat, with Doriane Pin’s mentorship helping the American navigate her rookie season. Mercedes joined F1 Academy in 2024, with Pin becoming its first representative in the all-female series. The French driver made an immediate impression, finishing runner-up in her debut season before returning to claim…

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Gademan takes P2 in the 2026 F1 Academy standings after winning in Austin, with Felbermayr six points behind going into Las Vegas.
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2026 F1 Academy standings after the Feature Race at the United States GP

Karishma Persad011 mins

Nina Gademan moved into second in the 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship following a commanding victory in Sunday’s Feature Race at the United States GP. The Alpine-backed MP Motorsport driver converted third on the grid into victory at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), overturning her ten-point deficit to Emma Felbermayr and leaving Austin with…

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Larsen receives a three-place grid penalty after stewards blame her for the Palmowski collision in the 2026 F1 Academy Austin race.

Larsen handed three-place grid penalty following Palmowski collision at the 2026 F1 Academy Feature Race at the United States GP

Karishma Persad02 mins

Ferrari-backed Alba Larsen has received a three-place grid penalty following her collision with newly crowned F1 Academy champion Alisha Palmowski during Sunday’s Feature Race at the 2026 United States GP. The stewards found the Danish driver wholly responsible for the incident, which forced both drivers to retire from the race at the Circuit of the…

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The 2026 F1 Academy Feature Race at the United States GP in Austin has been completed, view the full report here.
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F1 Academy | 2026 United States GP | Feature Race | Gademan seizes victory as Palmowski and Larsen collide

Karishma Persad08 mins

The 2026 F1 Academy Feature Race at the United States GP has been completed, view the full report here. Nina Gademan claimed victory in Sunday’s 2026 F1 Academy Feature Race at the United States GP, converting third on the grid into a commanding performance at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The Alpine-backed MP Motorsport…

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Alexia Danielsson will miss the 2026 F1 Academy Austin Feature Race after a wrist injury sustained in Saturday's Reverse Grid Race.
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Danielsson ruled out of 2026 F1 Academy Austin Feature Race following wrist injury

Karishma Persad02 mins

Wildcard Entry Alexia Danielsson will miss Sunday’s 2026 F1 Academy Feature Race at the United States GP after sustaining a wrist injury during Saturday’s Reverse Grid Race in Austin. Following medical examinations, the Chief Medical Officer declared the Swedish driver unfit to compete in the final race of the United States GP weekend. Danielsson sustained…

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Lisa Billard reflects on her maiden F1 Academy podium in Austin, a battle with Palmowski and the challenge of finding consistency.
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Billard celebrates breakthrough F1 Academy podium in Austin following challenging 2026 rookie campaign

Karishma Persad07 mins

Lisa Billard celebrated her maiden F1 Academy podium after finishing third during Saturday’s Reverse Grid Race at the 2026 United States GP, marking a significant breakthrough in her rookie campaign. The Gatorade-backed ART Grand Prix driver followed her fourth-place finish in Friday’s Opening Race with another competitive performance at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA),…

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With Palmowski crowned 2026 F1 Academy champion, Felbermayr, Gademan, Larsen and Westcott battle for P2 and P3 in Austin and Vegas.
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Battle for P2 intensifies as Palmowski secures 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship in Austin

Karishma Persad09 mins

With three races remaining in the 2026 F1 Academy season, the fight for the remaining podium positions in the Drivers’ Championship is becoming increasingly competitive. Following Saturday’s Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), ten points separate Emma Felbermayr and Nina Gademan in second and third, while Alba Larsen has significantly reduced…

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Alba Larsen reflects on her maiden 2026 F1 Academy win in Austin, the emotion of hearing Denmark's anthem and her podium ambitions.
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Larsen targets further success after emotional maiden 2026 F1 Academy win in Austin

Karishma Persad09 mins

Alba Larsen celebrated an emotional maiden F1 Academy victory during Saturday’s Reverse Grid Race at the 2026 United States GP, admitting that hearing the Danish national anthem from the top step of the podium left her struggling to find the words to describe the occasion. The Ferrari-backed MP Motorsport driver converted fourth on the grid…

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Palmowski seals the 2026 F1 Academy title in Austin as Larsen wins the Reverse Grid Race and Felbermayr leads a battle for second.
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2026 F1 Academy standings after the Reverse Grid Race at the United States GP

Karishma Persad010 mins

Alisha Palmowski secured the 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship following a remarkable recovery from eighth to second during Saturday’s Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The Red Bull Racing-backed driver extended her championship advantage over Emma Felbermayr, putting the title mathematically beyond her remaining challengers with three races still to contest….

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