Red Bull-backed Alisha Palmowski tops the first day of 2026 F1 Academy in-season test at Zandvoort.
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Palmowski dominates opening day of 2026 F1 Academy in-season test at Zandvoort

After a strong weekend at Silverstone, Alisha Palmowski continued on her run of consistent form into the 2026 F1 Academy in-season test at Zandvoort, dominating the first day by topping both the morning and afternoon sessions. With a 1:37.146 in the morning and a 1:37.200 in the afternoon, the championship leader remained unbeaten. Here’s what…

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Wild Card entrant Chiara Bättig on the Feature Race podium at 2026 F1 Academy Silverstone Round.
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How Chiara Bättig made history during her record-breaking F1 Academy debut at Silverstone

Chiara Bättig enjoyed a record-breaking weekend at the third round of the 2026 F1 Academy season in Silverstone, becoming the first-ever Wild Card driver to top a session, secure pole position and stand on the podium. The 16 year-old Swiss driver showed no signs of pressure and never appeared intimidated by the rest of the…

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Red Bull-backed Alisha Palmowski extends her championship lead after her Feature Race victory at 2026 F1 Academy Silverstone Round.
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Palmowski hails “incredible” 2026 F1 Academy Silverstone round as victory extends championship lead

Red Bull-backed Alisha Palmowski continued on her strong run of form at the third round of the 2026 F1 Academy season in Silverstone, claiming victory in the Feature Race to win on home soil. The 19 year-old converted a front-row start into a lights-to-flag victory, securing his third victory of the season with the result….

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Alisha Palmowski wins the F1 Academy Feature Race at the third round of the 2026 season in Silverstone.
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F1 Academy | 2026 British GP | Feature Race | Palmowski claims third win to extend championship lead

Alisha Palmowski crosses the line to claim her third victory of the 2026 F1 Academy season in the Silverstone Feature Race, full report below. On Saturday, the Reverse Grid Race saw Audi-backed Emma Felbermayr bounce back from a difficult Qualifying session, converting pole to a lights-to-flag victory. Behind the Austrian driver, Nina Gademan and Ella…

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Audi-backed Emma Felbermayr after her Reverse Grid race win at the 2026 F1 Academy Silverstone Round at British GP.
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Felbermayr “feeling good” after F1 Academy Reverse Grid race win at Silverstone, targets strong finish to third round

Audi-backed Emma Felbermayr bounced back from a disappointing Qualifying session to claim victory in the Silverstone reverse-grid race at the third round of the 2026 F1 Academy season. The Austrian driver converted pole into a lights-to-flag victory to secure her second win of the season. Having maintained her pace out in front, Felbermayr finished two…

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Audi-backed Emma Felbermayr during the F1 Academy Reverse Grid race at the 2026 British GP.
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F1 Academy | 2026 British GP | Reverse Grid Race | Felbermayr converts pole into lights-to-flag victory

Audi-backed Emma Felbermayr claimed victory in the Silverstone Reverse Grid race at the third round of the 2026 F1 Academy season, full report below. After sweeping both Free Practice and Qualifying on Friday, Wild Card entrant Chiara Bättig impressed on her F1 Academy debut, making history as the youngest driver and first Wild Card to…

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McLaren-backed Ella Lloyd and Audi-backed Emma Felbermayr during the 2026 F1 Academy British GP round in Silverstone.
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Lloyd and Felbermayr left to rue frustrating Qualifying as they target recovery in both races at 2026 F1 Academy Silverstone round

Rodin Motorsport’s Ella Lloyd and Emma Felbermayr were left to rue a frustrating Qualifying session at the third round of the 2026 F1 Academy season at Silverstone. Lloyd, who qualified P6, and Felbermayr, who qualified P8, admitted that their pace was not on par with the frontrunners of the session, while Wild Card entrant Chiara…

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ART Grand Prix's Lisa Billard during Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Academy British GP in Silverstone.
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Billard looks to capitalise on career-best P3 Qualifying finish at 2026 F1 Academy Silverstone round

Gatorade-backed Lisa Billard heads into both races at the 2026 F1 Academy Silverstone round with high hopes after securing a career-best P3 in Friday’s Qualifying session. Billard improved on her debut weekend Qualifying result of P5 to secure her best finish yet, and now has her sights set on a maiden F1 Academy podium. As…

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