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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Felbermayr converts P6 into a podium in F1 ACADEMY Race 1 at the 2026 Chinese GP despite early contact with Alba Larsen
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Felbermayr confident after battling to Race 1 podium at F1 Academy Chinese GP

Emma Felbermayr secured a hard-fought podium in Race 1 of the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP, finishing third after a tense and action-packed reverse-grid contest. The Austrian remained in the mix throughout the race and navigated several battles and incidents, including contact with Alba Larsen that triggered a Safety Car period. After the restart, Felbermayr…

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MP Motorsport Alpine-backed Nina Gademan during the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP.
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Gademan sets sight on redemption at 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP after disappointing Qualifying

Alpine-backed MP Motorsport driver Nina Gademan was left disappointed with a P8 result in Qualifying but remains optimistic about making the most of her reverse-grid pole for Race 1 at the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP. The Dutch driver arrives in Shanghai with a season of experience under her belt, having finished 6th in last…

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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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