Kaylee Countryman secured a top-eight F1 Academy Qualifying result at the 2026 Canadian GP and now aims to convert reverse-grid pole into points.
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Countryman eyes first F1 Academy podium after strong start to 2026 Canadian GP weekend

Kaylee Countryman produced her strongest performance so far in F1 Academy after claiming a top-eight Qualifying finish at the 2026 Canadian GP in Montreal. The Haas driver adapted impressively to the constantly evolving conditions and placed herself in a competitive position for all three races across the weekend. In addition, the American rookie secured reverse-grid…

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Haas' Kaylee Countryman during the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP.
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Countryman on “amazing” opportunity to balance racing commitments in 2026 with F1 Academy and USF2000 campaign

Haas-backed Kaylee Countryman enters her rookie F1 Academy in 2026, balancing a busy racing schedule as she continues to gain experience in single-seaters. As the youngest full-time driver on the grid at 16 years-old, she enters the 2026 season with a lot to learn. At the season opener in Shanghai, the weekend proved challenging for…

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ART Grand Prix's Lisa Billard during the 2026 F1 Academy Chinese GP round.
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ART Grand Prix vow to “come back stronger” in Montreal following tough 2026 F1 Academy season opener

ART Grand Prix and their three rookie drivers endured a challenging start to their 2026 F1 Academy campaign, with Lisa Billard delivering the team’s only points finishes in both races, contributing all seven of their points from the weekend. Reflecting on the season opener, Team Manager Pierre Soullier admitted that fielding three rookies came with…

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