Following the conclusion of the F1 ACADEMY Opening Race in Austin, Ella Lloyd and Rachel Robertson have received penalties.

Lloyd and Robertson penalised following Austin Opening Race

Finishing fastest in the only Practice session in Austin, Felbermayr is determined to fightback to keep her title hopes alive. 

Emma Felbermayr started the most important weekend of her F1 ACADEMY career with an promising return to the top spot in Austin, finishing fastest in the first and only Practice session.

'I have nothing to lose' - Felbermayr details 'all or nothing' approach after encouraging P1 finish in Austin Practice

The Audi driver posted a 2:08.949 to lead by almost two tenths ahead of Alisha Palmowski, with Nina Gademan rounding out the top three.

Emma Felbermayr got her Austin weekend off to a strong start, taking the fastest time in the one-and-only Practice session around the Circuit of the Americas.

The Audi driver posted a 2:08.949 to lead by almost two tenths ahead of Standings leader Alisha Palmowski, with Nina Gademan rounding out the top three.

PRACTICE: Felbermayr sets pace ahead of Palmowski in opening Austin session

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

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.

All to play for: How the race for the 2026 Teams’ title became a four-way fight

Before the penultimate round in Austin, we look back at how the title fight has unfolded from the season opener in Shanghai to Zandvoort.

Drivers’ Standings leader Alisha Palmowski and Audi’s Emma Felbermayr are separated by 48 points, with Nina Gademan closing in on the pair. With three races in Austin and two in Vegas still to be played out, the title fight isn’t over yet.

History-making drives and momentum swings: How the race for the Drivers’ title has unfolded so far 

Episode 3 of Follow the Rookies arrives at Silverstone as British drivers Ella Stevens, Megan Bruce, and Rachel Robertson take on their home race. 

Home soil. Maximum pressure! Episode 3 of Follow the Rookies arrives at Silverstone as British drivers Ella Stevens, Megan Bruce, and Rachel Robertson take on their home race. 

WATCH: Follow the Rookies 2026 - Episode 3

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

We spent the day with the Rodin Motorsport trio as they jumped into the simulators to put in some vital prep work before hitting the track.

Come behind the scenes with F1 ACADEMY racing drivers Ella Lloyd, Ella Stevens, and Emma Felbermayr at Rodin Motorsport! We spent the day with the team as they jumped into the simulators to put in some vital prep work before hitting the track.

WATCH: How F1 ACADEMY Drivers Prep for the Track: A Day on the Sim at Rodin Motorsport

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

We blindfolded Alisha Palmowski, Ella Lloyd and Rachel Robertson and put their knowledge of their home track to the test.

WATCH: Guess The Circuit Challenge with Palmowski, Lloyd and Robertson

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

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 

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

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

Following the conclusion of the F1 ACADEMY Reverse Grid Race in Montreal, three drivers have been penalised.

Larsen, Lloyd and Fisher penalised following Montreal Reverse Grid Race

Heading back to the scene of her maiden win, Felbermayr is embracing being the one to beat and has made it clear she won’t back down without a fight.

Emma Felbermayr entered the 2026 campaign in the shadow of many of her second-year rivals. Despite a solid rookie season, the Audi driver wasn’t tipped as a title threat, but she’s got no intention of letting that narrative stick.
Heading back to the scene of her maiden F1 ACADEMY win a year ago, and now leading the Drivers’ Standings, Felbermayr is embracing being the one to beat and has made it clear she won’t back down without a fight.



ONE YEAR ON: Emma Felbermayr opens up on ‘unexpected’ Montreal victory and why she’s got a point to prove in the 2026 title fight

Ella Lloyd hailed her positive start to the Silverstone in-season test, as the McLaren driver set the pace early into the opening day.

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