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F1 Academy | 2026 United States GP | Qualifying | Palmowski takes double pole in Austin after lap time reinstatement

Qualifying for round 5 of the 2026 F1 Academy season at the United States GP in Austin has been completed, view the full report here. For this weekend, the 17 regular drivers were joined by Wild Card Alexia Danielsson of Sweden. As always, the one-off entrant joins Rachel Robertson and Ava Dobson at Hitech. As…

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Campos Racing leads the 2026 F1 Academy Teams' Championship by 73 points. Explore Austin title scenarios for Rodin, MP, and PREMA.
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F1 Academy 2026 Teams’ Championship analysis: What Campos, Rodin, MP Motorsport and PREMA need in Austin

The 2026 F1 Academy Teams’ Championship heads to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) with Campos Racing holding a commanding 73-point advantage over Rodin Motorsport, while MP Motorsport and PREMA Racing remain firmly involved in the fight heading into the final two rounds. Campos leads on 212 points following another strong weekend at Zandvoort, with…

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Exclusive: Westcott assesses 2026 F1 Academy season and targets climb up standings in final two rounds

Payton Westcott has established herself as a standout rookie on the 2026 F1 Academy grid, with her maiden win at Zandvoort marking a significant milestone in her debut season. The PREMA Racing driver sits fifth in the Drivers’ Standings with 49 points, making her the highest-ranked rookie heading into the final two rounds. Westcott has…

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F1 Academy 2026 Drivers’ Championship analysis: What Palmowski, Felbermayr and their rivals need in Austin

The 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship heads to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) with Alisha Palmowski holding a commanding 48-point advantage over Emma Felbermayr, while nine drivers remain mathematically capable of claiming the title with two rounds remaining. Palmowski leads on 136 points following her fourth victory of the season at Zandvoort, with Felbermayr…

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Exclusive: Countryman reflects on rookie lessons, Haas support and progress in 2026 F1 Academy season

Kaylee Countryman‘s 2026 F1 Academy rookie season has brought both promising performances and setbacks, with the 16-year-old targeting greater consistency in the final rounds. The American stepped up to the all-female championship after quickly progressing through North American karting and single-seaters. Countryman first tested F1 Academy machinery during 2025 in-season testing in Navarra, where she…

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Mercedes-backed Payton Westcott during the 2026 F1 Academy season.
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Exclusive: “You always have to be working towards your goal” — Westcott reflects on her journey to F1 Academy and lessons learnt along the way

For F1 Academy rookie Payton Westcott, her journey into motorsport began with a shared family passion for racing, which saw her get behind the wheel of a kart for the first time at six years old. Since then, Westcott has worked her way up through the ranks to the F1 Academy grid, where she is…

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