Meet the grid all looking to be crowned the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Champion with this season's opening titles.

WATCH: The 2026 F1 ACADEMY Opening Titles

Alisha Palmowski started the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season in style as she confidently set the pace in the sole Free Practice session in Shanghai.

Alisha Palmowski started the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season in style as she confidently set the pace in the sole Free Practice session around the Shanghai International Circuit. 

PRACTICE: Palmowski leads the way in opening session of 2026 in Shanghai 

Bold, sharp and unapologetic, this global brand campaign captures the speed, personality and attitude that defines this next chapter for the series.

As Round 1 of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season kicks off in Shanghai, the series launches into its fourth year with a clear message: THE FUTURE IS FAST.
This first-ever global brand campaign for F1 ACADEMY is the first major expression of the refreshed brand identity, introduced in January, and it sets the tone for what’s to come. Bold, sharp and unapologetic, it captures the speed, personality and attitude that defines this next chapter for the series.

ARTICLE: The Future Is Fast

WATCH: The Future Is Fast

As we gear up to go racing for the first time in 2026, here's everything you need to know ahead of the fourth season of F1 ACADEMY.