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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

Karishma Persad010 mins

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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F1 Academy | 2026 United States GP | Reverse Grid Race | Larsen takes overdue win as Palmowski claims the title

James O'Connor03 mins

The 2026 F1 Academy reverse grid race at the United States GP has been completed, view the full report here. With the top 8 reversed, Rafaela Ferreira started on pole position, ahead of Jacquet, Billard, Larsen, Granada, Gademan, Westcott and Palmowski. Alisha Palmowski could win the title in this race after winning on Friday. She…

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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

Karishma Persad08 mins

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

Karishma Persad09 mins

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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Ella Lloyd drops to P16 after a post-Opening Racing penalty in F1 Academy Austin, while Rachel Robertson receives a three-place grid drop for Saturday.
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Lloyd and Robertson handed penalties following incident-filled 2026 F1 Academy Opening Race in Austin

Karishma Persad05 mins

Ella Lloyd and Rachel Robertson have received penalties following separate collisions during the 2026 F1 Academy United States GP Opening Race at the Circuit of the Americas. The stewards issued Lloyd a five-second time penalty for causing contact with Ava Dobson, while Robertson received a three-place grid drop for her collision with Rafaela Ferreira. The…

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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?

Karishma Persad07 mins

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

Karishma Persad07 mins

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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F1 Academy | 2026 United States GP | Opening Race | Palmowski takes victory ahead of Gademan and Larsen in Austin

Karishma Persad07 mins

Red Bull Racing-backed Campos Racing driver Alisha Palmowski strengthened her lead in the 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship with victory in the Opening Race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The championship leader overcame an early challenge from Mercedes-supported PREMA Racing driver Payton Westcott and two Safety Car interruptions to secure the win, crossing…

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