2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP
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F1 Academy: The winners and losers of the 2026 Dutch GP

Driving at the iconic Zandvoort circuit for the last time, the 2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP delivered drama, breakthrough performances, and crucial championship moments. While some drivers strengthened their campaigns, others suffered setbacks at a crucial stage of the season. Winners of the 2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP Alisha Palmowski – Campos Racing (supported by…

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Alba Larsen claimed back-to-back second-place finishes across the 2026 F1 Academy Zandvoort Round, moving from ninth to fourth in the Drivers' Standings after a breakthrough weekend.
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Larsen left to rue potential victory despite double podium at 2026 F1 Academy Zandvoort round

Alba Larsen left the 2026 F1 Academy Zandvoort round with back-to-back podium finishes and a significant jump up the standings. The Ferrari-backed MP Motorsport driver finished second in both the Dutch GP Reverse Grid Race and the Feature Race. It was her maiden F1 Academy podium at a circuit she knows well. The double result…

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Larsen reflects on F1 Academy Dutch GP qualifying, adapting to changing conditions and returning to the front row at Zandvoort.
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Larsen credits adaptability and mental strength after return to F1 Academy front row in Zandvoort

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…

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Ferrari Academy driver Alba Larsen will return to British F4 with Chris Dittmann Racing for the 2026 Silverstone and Zandvoort rounds.
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Alba Larsen returns to Chris Dittmann Racing for 2026 Silverstone and Zandvoort British F4 Rounds

Alba Larsen will return to Chris Dittmann Racing for selected rounds of the 2026 Wera Tools British F4 Championship certified by the FIA as the Danish driver continues building momentum during her F1 Academy campaign. The Ferrari Academy driver will replace Piotr Orzechowski for the Silverstone and Zandvoort rounds later this season. The additional track…

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MP Motorsport's Alba Larsen during the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP.
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Larsen targets 2026 F1 Academy title push with Ferrari after lesson-filled rookie season

Ferrari-backed Alba Larsen entered the 2026 F1 Academy with high ambitions, as the Danish driver looks to make the most of her second season in the series and the opportunity of being backed by an F1 team. After a rookie campaign plagued by missed opportunities, having narrowly missed out on podium finishes on several occasions,…

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MP Motorsport during the 2026 F1 Academy season opener in Shanghai.
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Blokhuis on MP Motorsport’s untapped potential after 2026 F1 Academy season opener

MP Motorsport Team Manager Wouter Blokhuis leaves the 2026 F1 Academy season opener in Shanghai with strong belief in the team’s potential. Fielding Alba Larsen, Nina Gademan and rookie Esmee Kosterman, both Larsen and Gademan showed clear promise, signaling that strong results could come in the near future as the season continues to unfold. Most…

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The 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP features many points displays for new rookies, as well as some less fortunate drivers across the weekend.
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F1 Academy: The winners and losers of the 2026 Chinese GP

The F1 Academy field delivered an action-packed weekend at the 2026 Chinese GP, where raw pace alone wasn’t enough to guarantee success. With changing track conditions, multiple Safety Car interruptions, and a tightly packed grid, the margins between a standout result and a frustrating outcome were finer than ever. Ultimately, Shanghai proved to be a…

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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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