Lisa Billard made an impressive start to her 2026 F1 Academy season at the Chinese GP, becoming one of only two rookies to score points in both races before setting her sights on a potential podium in Montreal.
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Billard reflects on “very good start” to 2026 F1 Academy season after double-points finish in Shanghai

Lisa Billard made a statement at the F1 Academy Chinese GP, scoring points in both races at the 2026 season opener. The 16-year-old Frenchwoman entered the championship on the back of a strong showing as the Wild Card entry at last year’s Singapore round, where she qualified an impressive fifth. Her performances at both the…

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Alisha Palmowski in her Campos Racing car on the grid before Race 2 at the F1 Academy Chinese GP in Shanghai
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“That’s where the race was lost for me”: Palmowski reflects on missed victory during F1 Academy Chinese GP

Alisha Palmowski was left with a missed opportunity at the 2026 F1 Academy round in Shanghai after a slow start from pole position cost her a chance at victory at the Chinese GP. Starting from the front for the first time in the series, the Campos Racing driver struggled to launch cleanly as the lights…

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“I can be one of the favourites now”: Felbermayr reflects on impressive start to 2026 F1 Academy season at Chinese GP

Emma Felbermayr’s 2026 F1 Academy campaign got off to an impressive start at the Chinese GP as she claimed a P3 podium in Race 1 and victory in Race 2. After qualifying P3, the Audi driver started Race 1 in P6 and worked her way up to the podium with clean overtakes. In Race 2,…

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Audi's Emma Felbermayr during the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP.
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F1 Academy | 2026 Chinese GP | Race 2 | Felbermayr victorious after composed drive; heartbreak for Larsen following restart mistake

Emma Felbermayr won the Race 2 of the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP at the Shanghai International Circuit. The Rodin Motorsport driver held off Alisha Palmowski in a tense finale, after Alba Larsen lost the lead at the restart to hand Felbermayr her first main race victory in F1 Academy. Alisha Palmowski started from pole…

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Nina Gademan wins Race 1 of 2026 Chinese GP F1 Academy weekend
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Gademan thrilled after “easy” Race 1 win at the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP

Alpine-backed Nina Gademan secured the first win of the 2026 F1 Academy season after a strong Race 1 performance at the Chinese GP. Starting from reverse-grid pole, Gademan defended confidently and controlled the race from lights to flag, despite a Safety Car restart. Gademan in control from start to chequered flag After a carefully managed…

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Alisha Palmowski secures maiden F1 Academy pole at Chinese GP, edging rivals as she targets the 2026 title.
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Palmowski pleased with “perfect start” to 2026 F1 Academy campaign with pole in Chinese GP Qualifying

Alisha Palmowski delivered a commanding performance in the opening Qualifying session of the 2026 F1 Academy season, securing her maiden pole position at the Chinese GP in Shanghai. The Red Bull Racing-backed driver outpaced key rivals including Alba Larsen and Emma Felbermayr. Moreover, she set the benchmark lap of 2:04.182, finishing four-tenths clear of the…

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Larsen secured her first F1 Academy front-row start at the Chinese GP during Qualifying and now targets a maiden podium
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Larsen targets podium after career-best F1 Academy Qualifying at Chinese GP

Alba Larsen secured her first front-row start in F1 Academy Qualifying at the 2026 Chinese GP, but admitted there is still more pace to unlock this weekend. The Ferrari driver held provisional pole during the early stages of the session before Alisha Palmowski went four-tenths quicker. A small mistake on Larsen’s final flying lap prevented…

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Alisha Palmowski claims her first 2026 F1 Academy pole position in a red-flag-interrupted Chinese GP qualifying session.
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F1 Academy | 2026 Chinese GP | Qualifying | Palmowski storms to pole position in Shanghai

The opening round of the 2026 F1 Academy season at the Chinese GP continues as drivers prepare to head out on the Shanghai International Circuit for Qualifying. Earlier, Free Practice delivered a tight session, with several drivers trading quick laps. In the end, it was Alisha Palmowski who set the pace with a 2:04.550 time,…

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