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Palmowski Crowned 2026 F1 Academy Champion!
25 Oct
Summary
- Alisha Palmowski secured the 2026 F1 Academy title in Austin.
- She became the youngest champion at 20 years old.
- Palmowski aims to climb the single-seater racing ladder.
Alisha Palmowski clinched the 2026 F1 Academy championship title with three races left in the season, achieving this feat at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. The 20-year-old Briton, who is backed by Red Bull, secured her championship lead following the Opening Race and Reverse Grid Race.
Palmowski's dominant performance this season includes five wins and six pole positions out of eleven races. She becomes the second British driver to win the F1 Academy title, following Abbi Pulling in 2024. The young champion expressed her excitement and thanked her team, Campos Racing, and Red Bull Racing for their unwavering support and hard work.
Looking ahead, Palmowski, like previous champions, may transition to other motorsport categories. She stated her ambition to ascend the single-seater racing ladder. Palmowski emphasized her belief in gender-neutral competition in motorsport, focusing on performance within the car.
Palmowski's journey includes an impressive rookie season in 2025 and a runner-up finish in the 2024 GB4 Championship. Her association with Red Bull has been pivotal in her development as both a driver and an individual. She is scheduled to start on pole for the final race in Austin on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
