You can watch our DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters live on the COTFA YouTube channel this weekend

SHORTS: You can watch our DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters live on the COTFA YouTube channel this weekend

Join us for a day at the kart track at the COTFA International Series

SHORTS: Join us for a day at the kart track at the COTFA International Series

Ever wondered how young karters juggle school and racing?

SHORTS: Ever wondered how young karters juggle school and racing?

This is your sign to head to your local kart track and get racing

SHORTS: This is your sign to head to your local kart track and get racing

The Brazilian set the pace in this year’s F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test, logging a 1:46.988 to finish with the fastest overall time in Navarra.

Victoria Farfus set the pace in this year’s F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test, logging a 1:46.988 to finish with the fastest overall time at the Circuito de Navarra.

Farfus tops the timesheets in 2026 F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test

The Ferrari driver ended her running in Navarra top of the timesheets, going fastest of all on the second and final day of the in-season test.

Alba Larsen ended her running in Navarra top of the timesheets, going fastest of all on the second and final day of the in-season test.
The Ferrari driver’s 1:46.502 put her 0.065s ahead of Emma Felbermayr in the morning segment, with Rachel Robertson a further tenth behind. In the afternoon, it was Felbermayr who led the way, going just 0.016s quicker than Palmowski, with Robertson netting her second consecutive top-three time.


Larsen leads the field on Day 2 of in-season testing in Navarra

The Sephora driver was satisfied with a job well done on the opening day of in-season testing in Navarra, but believes her work is far from over yet.

Natalia Granada was left satisfied with a job well done on the opening day of in-season testing at the Circuito de Navarra, but the Sephora driver believes her work is far from over yet.

Granada insists she's building on Zandvoort momentum as she tops Day 1 of Navarra testing

The Sephora driver logged a 1:46.906 to go quickest overall, beating Emma Felbermayr to the top spot in the afternoon by 0.187s.

Natalia Granada was the one to beat on Day 1 of in-season testing at the Circuito de Navarra. The Sephora driver logged a 1:46.906 to go quickest overall, beating Emma Felbermayr to the top spot in the afternoon by 0.187s.

Granada goes fastest on opening day of Navarra in-season testing

With two rounds still to go in the 2026 season, the field head to the Circuito de Navarra in Spain for their final in-season test of the campaign.

With two rounds still to go in the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, the field head to the Circuito de Navarra in Spain for their final in-season test of the campaign.

PREVIEW: F1 ACADEMY gears up for Navarra in-season testing and Rookie Test

As our eight F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters celebrate a superb haul of silverware, let’s take a look at the numbers that defined their season.

An incredible 2026 British Champions of the Future Academy Program season drew to a close last month, after our eight F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters gave it their all across the four rounds.
As they celebrate a superb haul of silverware and look to the future, we delve into the numbers that defined their campaigns…


IN STATS: 16 podiums and a title – Our karters’ 2026 British Champions of the Future Academy Program campaign

MP Motorsport Team Manager Wouter Blokhuis was full of praise for his trio after they enjoyed their most complete weekend yet at Zandvoort.

MP Motorsport Team Manager Wouter Blokhuis was full of praise for his trio after they enjoyed their most complete weekend yet at Zandvoort, with Alba Larsen and Nina Gademan sharing the podium in both races and Esmee Kosterman breaking into the points for the first time this year.

‘Finally we’ve shown what she is capable of’ - Blokhuis hails MP Motorsport’s Zandvoort breakthrough

As the dust settles on Round 4 of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, it’s time we dive into the notable numbers from the Netherlands…

A fourth and final visit to the Circuit Zandvoort certainly treated fans to an action-packed affair from start to finish. But as the dust settles on Round 4 of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, it’s time we dive into the notable numbers from the Netherlands…

IN STATS: Westcott becomes F1 ACADEMY’s youngest race winner on Zandvoort farewell

Esmee Kosterman was full of emotions after the LEGO Racing driver secured her first points of the season in front of her home crowd at Zandvoort.

Esmee Kosterman was full of emotions after the LEGO Racing driver secured her first points of the season in Zandvoort. finishing fourth in the Reverse Grid Race and followed by a P10 finish in the Feature Race.


‘They gave me such a boost’ - Kosterman celebrates breakthrough point-scoring weekend on home turf in Zandvoort

The PUMA driver was beaming after her seventh-place finish in the Feature Race, adding nine points to her tally in Zandvoort.

Rachel Robertson was beaming after her seventh-place finish in the Feature Race, adding nine points to her tally in Zandvoort.

Robertson delighted with fourth consecutive points-scoring finish but admits there’s more to learn

Our F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE karters had one last chance to show what they’re made of as the 2026  campaign reached its zenith. 

Saving the best until last: British Champions of the Future Academy Round 4 Recap

The TAG Heuer driver was in two minds about her pace in Zandvoort, after scoring P7 and P6 finishes. 

Megan Bruce was in two minds after struggling for speed on Saturday but was in high spirits by the end of the Zandvoort weekend after finding pace and finishing sixth in the Feature Race.

Bruce admits points ‘all we could really do’ after limited Zandvoort running

Alisha Palmowski wasn't the only one bringing home trophies, so let’s see who we've selected as the top drivers from our trip to the Netherlands.

F1 ACADEMY had its last dance around the Circuit Zandvoort and it’s a weekend that will be etched into the memories of the drivers and fans alike.
Alisha Palmowski was the big winner in the Feature Race, but she wasn’t the only one bringing home the prizes. With that in mind, let’s see who made the cut as we select our top drivers from Round 4 in the Netherlands…


STANDOUT STARS: Who brought the party to Round 4 in Zandvoort?

Natalia Granada was left with mixed feelings about her Zandvoort race weekend after being unable to contend for a podium in the Feature Race.

Natalia Granada was left with mixed feelings about her Zandvoort race weekend after hitting the wall in the Reverse Grid Race and being unable to contend for a podium in the Feature Race.

‘I have to do better’ - Granada reflects on frustrating Zandvoort weekend

Nina Gademan was joyful following the Feature Race in Zandvoort, after the Alpine driver took her second P3 finish of the weekend.

Gademan admits 'double podium is the next best thing' on home soil after missing out on both Zandvoort wins

The Rookie Test will return for 2026, alongside the launch of a new Rookie Training Camp, supported by Loughborough University. 

Following last year’s F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test success, the series has today announced the return of the 
Rookie Test for 2026, alongside the launch of a new Rookie Training Camp, supported by Loughborough 
University. 

F1 ACADEMY expands 2026 Rookie Test with new Training Camp supported by Loughborough University

Join Alexa Rendell and Alice Powell as they debrief that action-packed F1 ACADEMY weekend in Zandvoort. 

Join Alexa Rendell and Alice Powell as they debrief that action-packed F1 ACADEMY weekend in Zandvoort. Alexa chats to Alisha Palmowski, Alba Larsen, and Nina Gademan about their trip to the podium in the Round 4 Feature Race. 

WATCH: Paddock Reactions | Zandvoort 2026

Watch highlights from the final F1 ACADEMY Feature Race at Zandvoort as Alisha Palmowski keeps Alba Larsen at bay to secure her fourth win of 2026.

Watch highlights from the final F1 ACADEMY Feature Race at Zandvoort as Alisha Palmowski keeps Alba Larsen at bay to secure her fourth win of the season, extending her Standings lead to 48 points.

Highlights: 2026 Round 4 Feature Race in Zandvoort

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski stays calm under pressure to take the Zandvoort Feature Race win

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.

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