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REVEALED: Your prediction for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Champion
You’ve seen them on track and cast your votes — now your prediction for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Champion is in.
In our first-ever fan poll, we asked you to choose who you believe will claim the title this year. With 30% of the vote, Alba Larsen emerged as your clear favourite for glory.
The Ferrari driver battled for the Feature Race win in Shanghai, but while the Dane has yet to bring home her first piece of silverware in the series, fans are backing her to come out on top in this season.
Coming in at second with 19% of the vote is Red Bull Racing’s Alisha Palmowski, with current Standings leader Emma Felbermayr ranked third. Interestingly, experience appears to be a key factor amongst the fans, with no rookie driver breaking into the top five.
The top five as voted for by you:
- Alba Larsen (Ferrari) – 30%
- Alisha Palmowski (Red Bull Racing) – 19%
- Emma Felbermayr (Audi) – 14%
- Ella Lloyd (McLaren) – 11%
- Nina Gademan (Alpine) – 8%