Watch highlights from the first F1 ACADEMY Qualifying session of the 2026 season in Shanghai, where Alisha Palmowski claimed her first pole position in the series. 

Watch highlights from Qualifying in Shanghai, where Alisha Palmowski claimed her first pole position in the series. 

 Highlights: 2026 Round 1 Qualifying in Shanghai

Emma Felbermayr was delighted as she converted her P6 start into a podium in Race 1 after narrowly escaping a race-ending incident with Alba Larsen.

Emma Felbermayr was delighted as she converted her P6 start into a podium finish in Race 1 after narrowly escaping a race-ending incident with Alba Larsen.

‘I thought my race was over’ – Felbermayr relieved by podium finish after near-miss with Larsen

Nina Gademan was buoyed after she pulled off an almost perfect Race 1, leaving her optimistic that she can capitalise on her performance in Race 2.

Nina Gademan was buoyed after she pulled off an almost perfect Race 1 victory in Shanghai, leaving her optimistic that she can capitalise on her performance in the all-important Race 2.

Gademan reflects on Race 1 victory as she signals intentions for Sunday in Shanghai

Nina Gademan ran the show as she led every lap from pole to take the first win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

Nina Gademan ran the show as she led every lap from pole to take the first win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season. The Alpine driver kept herself just out of Natalia Granada’s reach, who scored her maiden podium in her first single-seater race.

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski takes first pole position of the 2026 season in Shanghai Qualifying