The Sephora driver was satisfied with a job well done on the opening day of in-season testing in Navarra, but believes her work is far from over yet.

Natalia Granada was left satisfied with a job well done on the opening day of in-season testing at the Circuito de Navarra, but the Sephora driver believes her work is far from over yet.

Granada insists she's building on Zandvoort momentum as she tops Day 1 of Navarra testing

The Sephora driver logged a 1:46.906 to go quickest overall, beating Emma Felbermayr to the top spot in the afternoon by 0.187s.

Natalia Granada was the one to beat on Day 1 of in-season testing at the Circuito de Navarra. The Sephora driver logged a 1:46.906 to go quickest overall, beating Emma Felbermayr to the top spot in the afternoon by 0.187s.

Granada goes fastest on opening day of Navarra in-season testing

Natalia Granada was left with mixed feelings about her Zandvoort race weekend after being unable to contend for a podium in the Feature Race.

Natalia Granada was left with mixed feelings about her Zandvoort race weekend after hitting the wall in the Reverse Grid Race and being unable to contend for a podium in the Feature Race.

‘I have to do better’ - Granada reflects on frustrating Zandvoort weekend

Watch highlights as rookie Payton Westcott withstood the pressure of starting on pole and two Safety Car restarts to claim her first series win.

Watch highlights from F1 ACADEMY Round 4's Reverse Grid Race, as rookie Payton Westcott withstood the pressure of starting on pole and two Safety Car restarts to claim her first F1 ACADEMY victory.

Highlights: 2026 Round 4 Reverse Grid Race in Zandvoort

HIGHLIGHTS: Westcott converts Reverse Grid Race pole to become F1 ACADEMY's youngest race winner

Payton Westcott was ecstatic following the Reverse Grid Race in Zandvoort, taking her maiden series win with a dominant lights-to-flag performance.

'A big weight off my shoulders' - Westcott relieved to have proven herself with a maiden F1 ACADEMY win

The Mercedes driver survived starting from pole and two Safety Car restarts to take her first-ever F1 ACADEMY race win in the Reverse Grid Race.

Payton Westcott survived starting from pole and two Safety Car restarts to take her first-ever F1 ACADEMY race win, leading with a dominant performance in the Zandvoort Reverse Grid Race.

REVERSE GRID RACE: Westcott dominates from start to finish to take maiden win in Zandvoort

The fastest rookie in Practice, Natalia Granada is optimistic about her chances after finishing P5 in her first Practice session at Zandvoort.

Natalia Granada emerged as the leading rookie from a disrupted Practice session in Zandvoort, finishing fifth fastest on her first race weekend at the Dutch circuit.

‘Top eight is the goal, but we are aiming higher’ – Granada upbeat ahead of Zandvoort Qualifying

With four Qualifying sessions and seven races across the three rounds to assess, let’s see what the statistics can tell us about each of the trios...

The 2026 F1 ACADEMY campaign has reached its halfway point, but who has had the upper hand in each of the six teams’ in-house battles? While some of the squads’ results have been closely contested, others have been more one-sided.
With four Qualifying sessions and seven races across the three rounds to assess, let’s see what the statistics can tell us about each of the trios in Teams’ Standings order…

IN STATS: How every teammate head-to-head stacks up at mid-season

Join Mathilda Paatz, Ella Stevens, Megan Bruce, and Rafaela Ferreira as they take a trip down memory lane.

Join Mathilda Paatz, Ella Stevens, Megan Bruce, and Rafaela Ferreira as they take a trip down memory lane, from their first race suit to their first win to the very first time they got behind the wheel of a kart.

WATCH: F1 ACADEMY Drivers Share Their Motorsport Firsts

In celebration of Internation Women In Engineering Day, O’Connor explains how Race Engineers manage pressure to help drivers perform at their best.

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, F1 ACADEMY caught up with O’Connor during Round 2 to discuss the work race engineers do on track and behind the scenes to mould their drivers for success.

'Pressure is for tyres' - Why a race engineer's bond with a driver can make or break performance

The drivers reflect on their parents’ dedication, encouragement and share their gratitude for those who have stayed by their side from day one. 

Long before the F1 ACADEMY race weekends and the podium celebrations, there were the early mornings, hard days and countless sacrifices made to help each driver chase their dreams. 
It might all come down to the individual on track, but no one gets there alone. Every racer’s journey is made possible by the support system behind them — and often, that begins at home. 
This Global Day of Parents, F1 ACADEMY drivers Kaylee Countryman, Alba Larsen, Ella Lloyd, Alisha Palmowski and Payton Westcott reflect on their parents’ dedication, encouragement and share their gratitude for those who have stayed by their side from day one. 


‘They've always supported me no matter what’ - F1 ACADEMY drivers pay tribute on Global Day of Parents

Mathilda Paatz was jubilant as she rounded out an impressive Saturday in Montreal with her first series win in the Reverse Grid Race.

‘I had to hold back tears’ – Paatz overjoyed after day of firsts for Aston Martin

Catch up as Mathilda Paatz claimed her first win in F1 ACADEMY after a last lap penalty denied Rafaela Ferreira her maiden victory. 

Catch up on a dramatic Reverse Grid Race in Montreal as Mathilda Paatz claimed her first win in F1 ACADEMY after a last lap penalty denied Rafaela Ferreira her maiden victory. 

Highlights: 2026 Round 2 Reverse Grid Race in Montreal

HIGHLIGHTS: Paatz takes maiden victory after late Reverse Grid Race penalty drama in Montreal

It was a dramatic ending for Mathilda Paatz as the Aston Martin driver claimed both her first and the team’s maiden victory in the Reverse Grid Race.

It was a dramatic end for Mathilda Paatz as the Aston Martin driver claimed both her first and the team’s maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in the Reverse Grid Race.

REVERSE GRID RACE: Paatz snatches maiden victory in Montreal after last-lap drama

The Aston Martin driver was overjoyed to start her Montreal weekend with some silverware, achieving her first F1 ACADEMY podium in the Opening Race.

Mathilda Paatz was overjoyed to start her Montreal weekend with some silverware, as the Aston Martin driver achieved her first F1 ACADEMY podium in the Opening Race.

Paatz eyes more in Montreal after maiden F1 ACADEMY podium

Following the conclusion of the F1 ACADEMY Opening Race in Montreal, Rachel Robertson and Payton Westcott have been handed time penalties.

Robertson and Westcott handed penalties following Montreal Opening Race

Paatz is optimistic she can make the most of Aston Martin’s backing and come out on top amid tight competition to earn the top rookie honours in 2026.

Mathilda Paatz is optimistic that she can make the most of Aston Martin’s backing and come out on top amid tight competition to earn the top rookie honours in 2026.

‘I want to make them proud’ – Paatz shares her hopes of becoming Top Rookie with Aston Martin

Natalia Granada proved her potential with a podium finish on her single-seater debut in Shanghai, but the Sephora driver recognises that there are still plenty of challenges to come.

‘I don't think I could have a better match for this year’ – Granada embracing new challenges in her first single-seaters season

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

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

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.

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