Payton Westcott undoubtedly made her mark in her first F1 ACADEMY race weekend of her rookie season, claiming a maiden podium in Race 2.

Payton Westcott undoubtedly made her mark in her first F1 ACADEMY race weekend of her rookie season, hitting the ground running to claim her maiden podium during Race 2 in Shanghai.

Westcott satisfied with ‘very smart’ drive to maiden podium in Shanghai

Alisha Palmowski was left disappointed after she was unable to convert pole position into victory in Race 2 at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Alisha Palmowski was left disappointed after she was unable to convert pole position into victory in Race 2 at the Shanghai International Circuit, blaming the result on her poor start on the opening lap.

‘That’s where the race was lost for me’ – Palmowski determined to find positives after missing out on Race 2 win in Shanghai

Emma Felbermayr was delighted with her impressive performance in Race 2, proving that she is not to be underestimated in the title fight.

Emma Felbermayr was delighted with her impressive performance in Shanghai as she improved on her Race 1 podium to secure victory in a close-fought Race 2, proving that she is not to be underestimated in the title fight.

‘I can be one of the favourites now’ – Felbermayr buoyed by statement drive to victory in Shanghai 

Following the conclusion of F1 ACADEMY Race 2 in Shanghai, Rachel Robertson and Jade Jacquet have both been handed grid penalties.

Robertson and Jacquet penalised following Shanghai Race 2

Emma Felbermayr kept her cool in a thrilling final lap sprint to the chequered flag to secure an impressive victory in Shanghai Race 2.

Emma Felbermayr kept her cool in a thrilling final lap sprint to the chequered flag to secure an impressive victory and her second podium of the weekend, marking a fantastic start to the season for the Audi driver.

RACE 2: Felbermayr seizes sensational victory in action-packed Shanghai race

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.

RACE 1: Gademan secures flawless lights-to-flag Shanghai victory

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

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. 

 Highlights: 2026 Round 1 Qualifying in Shanghai

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

Nina Gademan was left to rue a missed opportunity after Qualifying but the Alpine driver is determined to make the most out the situation in Race 1.

Nina Gademan was left to rue a missed opportunity after Qualifying in Shanghai, but the Alpine driver is determined to make the most out the situation in Race 1.

Gademan looking on ‘the bright side’ for a Race 1 victory after frustrating Shanghai Qualifying 

Alba Larsen sealed her first front row start in Qualifying but revealed that there are still improvements to be made over the rest of the weekend.

Alba Larsen sealed her first front row start in Qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit but revealed that there are still improvements to be made over the rest of the weekend.

Larsen admits ‘there’s a little bit more to find’ in Shanghai following her best-ever Qualifying result 

Following the conclusion of Qualifying in Shanghai, Payton Westcott has had her fastest lap time reinstated following a post-session review.

Following the conclusion of F1 ACADEMY Qualifying in Shanghai, Payton Westcott has had her fastest lap time reinstated following a post-session review.

Payton Westcott best lap reinstated following Shanghai Qualifying

Alisha Palmowski conquered Qualifying in Shanghai to claim her long-awaited maiden pole position, starting her second year in the series on a high. 

QUALIFYING: Palmowski clinches maiden pole position in lively Shanghai session

Payton Westcott shone in Practice with a top-three finish, but was eager to temper her own expectations ahead of Qualifying in Shanghai.

Payton Westcott shone in her first Practice session as a full-time F1 ACADEMY driver with a top-three finish, but was eager to temper her own expectations ahead of Qualifying in Shanghai.

‘I’m really keeping my expectations level’ – Westcott keen to stay realistic for Shanghai Qualifying despite promising Practice pace

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 

The wait is finally over as the F1 ACADEMY paddock heads to Shanghai in China for Round 1 of what promises to be an exhilarating 2026 season.

SHANGHAI PREVIEW: Talking points ahead of Round 1

The Briton sat down with us to reflect on her evolution as a driver and her high hopes of opening the season in style once again in Shanghai.

Alisha Palmowski has come a long way in the space of a year — savouring the taste of victory as well as the bitter frustrations that shaped her rookie season. On the eve of her sophomore campaign, the Red Bull Racing driver is embracing a new outlook as she sets her sights firmly on the title.
One of six returning drivers on the 2026 grid, Palmowski is widely tipped to be a title favourite. The Briton sat down with us to reflect on her evolution as a driver and her high hopes of opening the season in style once again in Shanghai.


ONE YEAR ON: Palmowski looks back at Shanghai Race 1 win and her ‘life-changing’ title aspirations 

Chinese driver Shi Wei, also known as ‘Tie Dou’, will return as the first F1 ACADEMY Wild Card entry of the 2026 season.

Shi Wei returns as first 2026 F1 ACADEMY Wild Card driver

Join Alisha Palmowski and Chloe Chambers for a tour of the Shanghai International Circuit as it makes its debut on the F1 ACADEMY calendar in 2025.

WATCH: Shanghai track walk with Palmowski and Chambers 

In the first episode of our new 'Follow The Rookies' series, we see how Palmowski, Larsen, and Gademan tackled their first F1 Academy race weekend.

In the first episode of our new 'Follow The Rookies' series, we get an exclusive insight into how Alisha Palmowski, Alba Larsen, and Nina Gademan tackled their first F1 ACADEMY race weekend in Shanghai. 

WATCH: Follow The Rookies Part 1 with Larsen, Palmowski and Gademan

WATCH: Follow The Rookies - Part 1 with Larsen, Palmowski and Gademan in Shanghai

We caught up with one of F1 ACADEMY’s newest faces as Ciconte charts the remarkable highs and frustrating lows of her time in Shanghai. 

Joanne Ciconte’s maiden F1 ACADEMY weekend was nothing short of a rollercoaster for the Australian driver as she got her first taste of the action that awaits her this season.   
Beginning her rookie journey with MP Motorsport, we caught up with one of F1 ACADEMY’s newest faces as Ciconte charts the remarkable highs and frustrating lows of her time in Shanghai. 

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