Red Bull Racing driver Alisha Palmowski dropped into the F1 Head Office with one mission: rewrite the podium rulebook. Her big pitch? Forget the top three and spray the bottom three with champagne instead.

Red Bull Racing driver Alisha Palmowski dropped into the F1 Head Office with one mission: rewrite the podium rulebook.

WATCH:  Alisha Palmowski took over F1 HQ to pitch THIS rule change...

The battle has been simmering all season long, but who looks to be in the stronger position heading into the penultimate round in Austin.

Alisha Palmowski is on the verge of glory, as the Red Bull Racing driver could be crowned the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Champion at the penultimate round in Austin. However, second-placed Emma Felbermayr will do all she can to turn things back in her favour and with 104 points still on offer, nothing is settled yet.

HEAD-TO-HEAD: How Palmowski and Felbermayr stack up in the battle to become the 2026 Champion

Come behind the curtains at Zandvoort as Lisa Billard, Esmee Kosterman, and Mathilda Paatz feel the pressure to perform in front of their family.

Come behind the curtains of the Zandvoort race weekend as Lisa Billard, Esmee Kosterman, and Mathilda Paatz feel the pressure to perform in front of their family.

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As the penultimate round of the season draws closer, we’ve been taking a look back at how the Teams’ title fight has unfolded. 

Campos Racing is leading the Teams’ Standings by 73 points with two rounds to go. Closest rival Rodin Motorsport have a tough challenge to catch the title leaders, who can claim their first title after the Feature Race in Austin.