With the series’ first visit to Silverstone in the books, here’s our quick round-up of the 12 need-to-know numbers behind a history-making weekend…

Round 3 of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season certainly delivered its fair share of drama and record-breaking moments.  With the series’ first visit to Silverstone in the books, here’s our quick round-up of the 12 need-to-know numbers behind a history-making weekend…

IN STATS: Bättig takes first-ever Wild Card pole position and podium at Silverstone

Catching up with Chiara Bättig throughout the Silverstone weekend, the 16-year-old Wild Card driver reflected on her memorable debut.

As far as first impressions go, few drivers have made as big of an impact on the F1 ACADEMY grid as Chiara Bättig. Competing in her first full season in single-seaters, the Swiss racer made history across the Silverstone weekend. The first Wild Card polesitter and the youngest to do so, Bättig brought home points in the Reverse Grid Race and followed it up with a P2 finish in the Feature Race — making her the first-ever Wild Card podium finisher alongside securing Hitech’s first piece of silverware.
Catching up with Bättig throughout the weekend, the 16-year-old reflected on her memorable debut…

INSIDE STORY: Bättig debriefs her historic Wild Card weekend at Silverstone

Emma Felbermayr left Silverstone feeling more upbeat after continuing her consistent points-scoring run with back-to-back podium finishes.

Emma Felbermayr left Silverstone feeling more upbeat after converting a difficult Qualifying into a double podium weekend, continuing her consistent points-scoring run with third in the Feature Race.

Felbermayr takes confidence from Silverstone ‘comeback’ despite pace deficit

It wasn’t just the series’ debut that made headlines, but who leaves Round 3 and goes into the summer break with their head held high?

Alisha Palmowski treated the British fans to a home winner as F1 ACADEMY made its long-awaited first appearance at Silverstone.
It wasn’t just the series’ debut at the British circuit that made headlines, but who leaves Round 3 and goes into the summer break with their head held high?

STANDOUT STARS: Who seized their spot in Silverstone history?

Watch all the action from the Feature Race at Silverstone as Alisha Palmowski took her third win of the season in front of her home crowd.

Watch all the action with highlights from the Feature Race at Silverstone as Alisha Palmowski took her third win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season in front of her home crowd.

Highlights: 2026 Round 3 Feature Race in Silverstone

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski fends off Bättig to win at home in Silverstone Feature Race

Palmowski praised Campos Racing for helping to transform her Silverstone weekend from its challenging start into a dream home victory.

Alisha Palmowski praised Campos Racing for helping to transform her Silverstone weekend from its challenging start into a dream home victory in the Feature Race.

‘I was practising in my sleep’ - Palmowski applauds Campos’ efforts after dream home victory at Silverstone

Following the conclusion of the F1 ACADEMY Feature Race in Silverstone, Rafaela Ferreira has been handed a grid penalty.

Following the conclusion of the F1 ACADEMY Feature Race at Silverstone, Rafaela Ferreira has been handed a grid penalty.

Ferreira penalised following Silverstone Feature Race

Alisha Palmowski executed a dream drive on home soil, claiming her third win of the season and extending her lead in the Drivers’ Standings.

Alisha Palmowski executed a dream drive on home soil in the Feature Race, claiming her third win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season and extending her lead in the Drivers’ Standings.

FEATURE RACE: Palmowski brings it home at Silverstone for third win of 2026

Watch as Emma Felbermayr drives off to her second win of the 2026 season with all the highlights from the F1 ACADEMY Reverse Grid Race at Silverstone.

Highlights: 2026 Round 3 Reverse Grid Race in Silverstone

HIGHLIGHTS: Felbermayr drives off to Silverstone Reverse Grid Race victory

The Audi driver was satisfied with a job well done as she secured the Reverse Grid Race win and hopes it will revitalise her Feature Race fortunes.

Emma Felbermayr was satisfied with a job well done as she secured the Reverse Grid Race win and hopes it will revitalise her fortunes for the Feature Race.

‘Not too bad to start from’ – Victorious Felbermayr reenergised after unlocking Silverstone pace

The Audi driver led from the outset earn her second victory of 2026 season with a dominant display in the Silverstone Reverse Grid Race.

Emma Felbermayr led from the outset earn her second victory of the F1 ACADEMY season with a dominant display in the Silverstone Reverse Grid Race. Starting from pole, the Audi driver fended off Nina Gademan off the line and looked perfectly managed the pace to win by two seconds. Gademan finished second ahead of Ella Lloyd, who completed a 1-3 finish for Rodin Motorsport at her home event.


REVERSE GRID RACE: Felbermayr breezes to commanding Silverstone victory

Both Rodin Motorsport drivers were left searching for answers after enduring a difficult Qualifying at Silverstone, 

Ella Lloyd and Emma Felbermayr were left searching for answers after enduring a difficult Qualifying at Silverstone, with both Rodin Motorsport drivers conceding that the pace was not at the level they expected.

‘Harder than I wanted it to be’ - Lloyd and Felbermayr reflect on frustrating Silverstone Qualifying 

Rewatch the first-ever F1 ACADEMY Qualifying session at Silverstone, as Wild Card driver Chiara Bättig achieved a record-breaking pole position.

Rewatch the first-ever F1 ACADEMY Qualifying session at Silverstone, as Chiara Bättig achieved a record-breaking pole position, becoming the youngest driver and first Wild Card to do so.

Highlights: 2026 Round 3 Qualifying in Silverstone

HIGHLIGHTS: Bättig scores sensational pole position in Silverstone Qualifying debut

The Gatorade driver was beaming after qualifying in third at Silverstone and is now looking to realise her potential with a maiden podium.

Lisa Billard was beaming following Qualifying at Silverstone, after the Gatorade driver secured her first-ever top-three result and is now looking to realise her potential with a maiden podium.

‘I need to put everything together to get the result I deserve’ – Billard reacts after securing best-ever Qualifying at Silverstone

Chiara Bättig delivered on debut at Silverstone, becoming the first Wild Card to achieve a pole position and the youngest F1 ACADEMY driver to do so.

QUALIFYING: Bättig makes history as she rockets to first Wild Card pole at Silverstone

Satisfied by how she’s begun to adapt to the new machinery, Bättig acknowledges that a far greater challenge lies ahead in Qualifying.

Chiara Bättig made a promising start to her debut F1 ACADEMY weekend at Silverstone, with the Wild Card driver comfortably leading the pack in Practice.
Speaking after the team debrief, the Wella driver was satisfied by how she’s begun to adapt to the new machinery but acknowledges that a far greater challenge lies ahead in Qualifying.

‘Good step for a strong weekend’ – Bättig pleased by initial pace after topping Silverstone Practice

The first Wild Card driver to top a session, Bättig completed a 2:02.640 to go two tenths clear of Palmowski and Gademan around Silverstone.

Chiara Bättig made a strong first impression on her debut F1 ACADEMY weekend, going fastest in Silverstone Free Practice. 
The first Wild Card driver to top a session, Bättig completed a 2:02.640 to go two tenths clear of Red Bull Racing’s Alisha Palmowski and Nina Gademan for Alpine.


PRACTICE: Bättig starts her Silverstone debut weekend on top

Check out the three new liveries that will be taking to the track for Round 3 of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season at Silverstone.

Wella, Racing Bulls and Williams have unveiled the three eye-catching liveries that will be adorning their cars for Round 3 at Silverstone.

FIRST LOOK: Wella, Racing Bulls and Williams unveil their Silverstone liveries

We asked Brits Megan Bruce, Ella Lloyd, Alisha Palmowski, Rachel Robertson and Ella Stevens to reflect on their favourite Silverstone memories.

As some of the field prepare to mark their first time racing at the British Grand Prix, we asked Brits Megan Bruce, Ella Lloyd, Alisha Palmowski, Rachel Robertson and Ella Stevens to reflect on their favourite Silverstone memories as they look to add to them this weekend…

‘That's where my passion for motorsport was really unlocked’ – Our drivers share their favourite British Grand Prix memories

We've got you covered with the session times, paddock information and autograph sessions you'll want to know this weekend at the Silverstone.

Hello Silverstone! We're super excited for F1 ACADEMY to make its debut at the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026.

Whether you're a long-time fan of the series or enjoying F1 ACADEMY for the first time, we can't wait to welcome you for Round 3 of the 2026 season. If you're looking to experience a real-life racing paddock or catch a glimpse of your favourite drivers, don't worry as we've got you covered with all the information you'll need to know this weekend at the Silverstone Circuit...

Your Fan Guide to F1 ACADEMY at the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026

Find out everything you need to know ahead of F1 ACADEMY's unmissable debut at the Silverstone Circuit this weekend.

It’s a moment fans have been waiting for! F1 ACADEMY heads to the Silverstone Circuit this weekend as the series marks its debut at the home of the first-ever Formula 1 World Championship race.
Few venues have as legendary reputation as the British circuit. Its ultra-fast, flowing layout will test all the knowledge the field have accrued up to this point and with Round 3 marking the halfway point of the 2026 campaign, the stakes are getting higher.
Here are all the key talking points ahead of a landmark weekend…

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