__The fourth F1 ACADEMY season is set to commence in Shanghai, China on March 13-15 featuring six rounds, with all rounds taking place in support of the Formula 1 World Championship. __

Visiting five countries across three continents, the campaign will see Silverstone make its debut alongside the return of the Circuit of the Americas in Austin for the first time since 2023.

Get ready for an action-packed season as the field battle it out to follow in the footsteps of Doriane Pin and be crowned Champion in 2026. 

__2026 Testing Calendar__

- February 11-13: Shanghai, China
- April 27-28: Silverstone, Great Britain
- July 16-17: Zandvoort, the Netherlands

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The Ferrari driver was conflicted after contending for the Feature Race victory, ultimately having to settle for her second P2 finish of the weekend

Alba Larsen was conflicted after contending with Alisha Palmowski for the Feature Race victory in Zandvoort and ultimately having to settle for her second P2 finish of the weekend

Larsen delighted with double podium in Zandvoort but rues missed Feature Race victory

The Red Bull Racing driver was relieved after taking her fourth win of the season in the Feature Race, increasing her lead in the Drivers’ Standings.

Alisha Palmowski was relieved following the Feature Race in Zandvoort, after the Red Bull Racing driver secured her fourth win of the season, increasing her lead in the Drivers’ Standings.

'I breathed a sigh of relief after that' - Palmowski explains how she withstood race-long pressure from Larsen

Alisha Palmowski led from start to finish in Zandvoort to claim her fourth win of the season and further extending her lead in the Drivers’ Standings.

Alisha Palmowski led from start to finish despite pressure from fast-paced Alba Larsen in the Feature Race at Zandvoort, claiming her fourth win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, further extending her lead in the Drivers’ Standings.

FEATURE RACE: Palmowski secures her fourth win of the season in Zandvoort with another commanding performance

Payton Westcott was ecstatic following the Reverse Grid Race in Zandvoort, taking her maiden series win with a dominant lights-to-flag performance.

'A big weight off my shoulders' - Westcott relieved to have proven herself with a maiden F1 ACADEMY win

The Champions of the Future Academy Program is a global series aiming to increase female participation and inclusion in karting.

The Champions of the Future Academy Program is a global series aiming to increase female participation and inclusion in national and international karting competitions by breaking down the barriers to entry.

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Designed to bring the Driver Development Guide to life, the Driver Development Virtual Workshops provide further access to expert insights.

Designed to bring the Driver Development Guide to life, F1 ACADEMY are running a series of interactive Driver Development Virtual Workshops to provide further access to expert insights.

POSITION	DRIVER	POINTS
1	21A. Palmowski	136
2	5E. Felbermayr	88
3	3N. Gademan	71
4	12A. Larsen	50
5	9P. Westcott	49
6	4M. Bruce	49
7	20E. Lloyd	47
8	8M. Paatz	35
9	19N. Granada	35
10	18R. Ferreira	27

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