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

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

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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Rafaela Ferreira targets her first F1 Academy podium from Austin pole, reflecting on Montreal heartbreak and lessons for Saturday.
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Ferreira targets maiden victory from Austin Reverse Grid Race pole after Montreal heartbreak

Rafaela Ferreira enters Saturday’s 2026 F1 Academy Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) determined to secure her maiden victory after qualifying eighth and earning pole position for the second race of the United States GP weekend. The Racing Bulls-backed Campos Racing driver hopes to convert her promising qualifying performance into a…

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Nina Gademan and Alba Larsen reflect on an Austin battle as MP Motorsport celebrates a third consecutive F1 Academy double podium.
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Gademan and Larsen reflect on controversial 2026 F1 Academy Austin battle after MP Motorsport double podium

MP Motorsport teammates Nina Gademan and Alba Larsen secured their third consecutive double podium during Friday’s 2026 F1 Academy Opening Race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). However, their impressive result followed an intense battle for second place, with both drivers offering contrasting perspectives on a controversial overtake and subsequent position swap. Gademan ultimately…

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Palmowski could win the 2026 F1 Academy title on Saturday in Austin. Discover the exact points and results she needs to clinch it.
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What does Alisha Palmowski need to secure the 2026 F1 Academy title on Saturday in Austin?

Alisha Palmowski could secure the 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship during Saturday’s Reverse Grid Race at the United States GP after extending her advantage with victory in Friday’s Opening Race. The Red Bull Racing-backed Campos Racing driver enters the second contest at the Circuit of the Americas with a 63-point lead over Emma Felbermayr and…

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Alisha Palmowski leads F1 Academy by 63 points after the 2026 Opening Race in Austin, while MP Motorsport climbs to second.
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2026 F1 Academy standings after the Opening Race at the United States GP

Alisha Palmowski strengthened her grip on the 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship after claiming her fifth victory of the season in the United States GP Opening Race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The Campos Racing driver overcame an early challenge from Payton Westcott and two Safety Car interruptions to secure victory ahead of…

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Payton Westcott reflects on missing F1 Academy pole in Austin and now targets victory from two front-row starts at her home round.
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Westcott targets 2026 F1 Academy Austin victory after narrowly missing double pole

Payton Westcott remains confident of challenging for victory at the 2026 F1 Academy United States GP after narrowly missing out on pole position during a closely contested Qualifying session at the Circuit of the Americas. The Mercedes-backed PREMA Racing driver delivered one of her strongest performances of the season, securing second place on the grid…

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Alisha Palmowski secures double pole in Austin after her fastest lap is reinstated, putting the 2026 F1 Academy title within reach
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Palmowski describes “rollercoaster of emotions” after dramatic double pole in F1 Academy Austin qualifying

Red Bull Racing-backed Alisha Palmowski described a “rollercoaster of emotions” after securing a dramatic double pole position during qualifying for the 2026 F1 Academy United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The championship leader initially lost her fastest lap to a track limits infringement before having it reinstated, allowing her to…

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Felbermayr vows to go all in at Austin after she topped F1 Academy practice, with Palmowski leading the championship by 48 points.
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Felbermayr adopts “all in or nothing” approach as F1 Academy title fight reaches crucial Austin weekend

Audi-backed Emma Felbermayr insists she has “nothing to lose” as she attempts to keep her 2026 F1 Academy championship hopes alive during the United States Grand Prix weekend at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The Austrian began the penultimate round by topping Thursday’s Free Practice session, finishing 0.178 seconds ahead of championship leader Alisha…

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