Watch highlights from F1 ACADEMY Round 5 in Austin as Alba Larsen brought home her first series win in the Reverse Grid Race, while Alisha Palmowski's charge from P8 to P2 was enough to secure the 2026 title.

Watch back as Alba Larsen brought home her first series win, while Alisha Palmowski's charge from P2 was enough to secure the 2026 title.

Highlights: 2026 Round 5 Reverse Grid Race in Austin

The 16-year-old has been announced as the Wild Card entry for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season finale in Las Vegas, supported by Visit Las Vegas.

Luna Fluxa Cross has been announced as the Wild Card entry for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season finale in Las Vegas, supported by Visit Las Vegas.

Luna Fluxa Cross selected as Wild Card entry for F1 ACADEMY season finale in Las Vegas

Three exhilarating races at the Circuit of the Americas gave us no shortage of success stories, so here’s our take on who should be celebrating.

Alisha Palmowski wrote her name into the F1 ACADEMY history book by becoming the series’ fourth Champion, but that wasn’t the only noteworthy moment on our return to Austin.
Three exhilarating races at the Circuit of the Americas gave us no shortage of success stories, so here’s our take on who should be celebrating after Round 5.


STANDOUT STARS: Who earned their spurs at Round 5 in Austin?

Following the conclusion of the F1 ACADEMY Feature Race in Austin, Alba Larsen has been handed a grid penalty.

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski crowned Champion as Larsen brings home first Reverse Grid Race victory in Austin