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

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 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 

Megan Bruce will move up to F1 ACADEMY, with the Briton representing TAG Heuer, the series’ Official Partner, Timepiece and Timekeeper.

Megan Bruce joins the 2026 grid with TAG Heuer

It was a night to remember for the stars of the 2025 season, as the top three received their trophies at the 38th annual Autosport Awards.

It was a night to remember for the stars of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season, as the top three in the Drivers’ Standings received their trophies at the 38th annual Autosport Awards.

Top three drivers celebrated at 2025 season Prize Giving at the Autosport Awards

As the fourth F1 ACADEMY season draws closer, meet the teams featuring on the 18-car grid as they ready themselves to battle it out once in 2026.

Six of the most well-known names in junior single-seater racing are readying themselves to battle it out once in 2026. As the fourth F1 ACADEMY season draws closer, meet the teams featuring on the 18-car grid and keep an eye out as their line-ups are announced…

Who are the 2026 F1 ACADEMY teams?

Bouncing back from her DSQ in Race 1, Alisha Palmowski fought hard to complete a deserved 1-2 finish for Campos Racing alongside Chloe Chambers. 

Bouncing back from her disqualification for a technical nonconformity in Race 1, Alisha Palmowski fought hard to complete a deserved 1-2 finish for Campos Racing alongside Chloe Chambers. 

Palmowski labels Campos 1-2 finish ‘long overdue’ after ‘extremely stressful’ Race 2 in Las Vegas

Relive all the action from the last race of the 2025 season as Doriane Pin was crowned Champion and Chloe Chambers won on her final series appearance.

Relive all the action with highlights from the last race of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season as Doriane Pin was crowned Champion on the streets of Las Vegas and Chloe Chambers swept the board in her final series appearance.

Highlights: Round 7 Race 2 in Las Vegas

HIGHLIGHTS: Chambers triumphs in final race on home soil in Las Vegas as Pin seals 2025 title

Chloe Chambers made the most of her final weekend in F1 ACADEMY as the Red Bull Ford driver chased down a remarkable win in Race 2 in Las Vegas.

Chloe Chambers made the most of her final weekend in F1 ACADEMY as she chased down a remarkable win in Race 2 in Las Vegas, getting to grips with the street circuit to deliver a dominant performance.

‘I had nothing to lose’ – Chambers outlines how mindset changes helped her claim commanding Las Vegas victory

Doriane Pin was crowned F1 ACADEMY champion in Las Vegas, as polesitter Chloe Chambers took the Race 2 victory.

Doriane Pin has been crowned F1 ACADEMY champion after finishing fifth in the season finale, as Chloe Chambers controlled Race 2 in Las Vegas to win ahead of Alisha Palmowski and Pin's title rival Maya Weug.

RACE 2: Pin clinches F1 ACADEMY title as Chambers charges to victory in exhilarating Las Vegas finale

Following the conclusion of F1 ACADEMY Race 1 in Las Vegas, Alisha Palmowski has been disqualified for a technical nonconformity. 

Palmowski disqualified and Havrda penalised following Las Vegas Race 1

Watch highlights from Round 7's Qualifying from Las Vegas as Chloe Chambers delivered her fourth pole position in the final weekend of her F1 ACADEMY career.

 Highlights: Round 7 Qualifying in Las Vegas

HIGHLIGHTS: Chambers soars to fourth pole of the season in Las Vegas Qualifying

Chloe Chambers started her final F1 ACADEMY weekend in the best way possible as she took a commanding pole position around the Las Vegas circuit.

Chloe Chambers started her final F1 ACADEMY weekend in the best way possible as she took a commanding pole position around the Las Vegas circuit, with her Campos Racing teammate Alisha Palmowski set to line up alongside her on the front row.

‘The job’s not done yet, but I’m halfway there’ – Chambers targets home victory after securing front low lock-out for Campos in Las Vegas

Chloe Chambers took pole in Las Vegas while title protagonists Doriane Pin and Maya Weug settled for fourth and fifth respectively.

Red Bull Ford driver Chloe Chambers sailed above the rest to secure pole position on home soil, beating rookies Alisha Palmowski and Alba Larsen around the spectacular Las Vegas circuit, while title protagonists Doriane Pin and Maya Weug were fourth and fifth respectively.

QUALIFYING: Chambers shines to secure Las Vegas pole as Pin and Weug settle for fourth and fifth

After finishing fifth in Practice, the Red Bull Racing driver believes her pace is a lot more promising than the 0.939s deficit to P1 shows.

Alisha Palmowski’s first taste of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit has left the Red Bull Racing driver wanting more as she looks to end her rookie season with a maiden pole position.
The Briton finished fifth fastest in the one and only Free Practice session, setting a 2:08.906. However, Palmowski believes her pace is a lot more promising than the 0.939s deficit to pacesetter Doriane Pin shows. 


Palmowski predicting tense ‘last lap shootout’ as she searches for maiden pole in Las Vegas

We take a look at how McLaren's Ella Lloyd and Red Bull Racing's Alisha Palmowski compare in the battle to be named Top Rookie of 2025…

With just seven rounds to make your mark on the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season, taking every opportunity as it comes is crucial even when you’re a Rookie. Two competitors who have done exactly that are Ella Lloyd and Alisha Palmowski, tackling every start, overtake and challenge head on. We take a look at how they compare in the battle to be named Top Rookie of 2025…

HEAD-TO-HEAD: How Lloyd and Palmowski’s fight for Top Rookie honours has played out so far

After her Race 2 podium chances fell away in Singapore, the Red Bull Ford driver determined to have a stronger weekend for her final F1 ACADEMY round.

Chloe Chambers saw her chance of a podium finish in Singapore fall away as she made an alternative strategy call in Race 2, but she is determined to have a stronger weekend for her final F1 ACADEMY round in Las Vegas.

‘I don’t think we did anything wrong’ – Chambers hopes to end F1 ACADEMY journey on a high after late disappointment in Singapore

Palmowski satisfied with how she’d gotten to grips with the track but asserts that the field haven’t seen the best of her pace yet.

Alisha Palmowski was in fine form as she took to the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the first time, as the Red Bull Racing driver finished inside the top three in a closely-fought Free Practice.

Palmowski certain there’s ‘a lot of time still to unlock’ as she eyes up pole on Singapore debut

Chloe Chambers was left to rue a major missed opportunity in Zandvoort after a technical issue forced her to watch on from the pit wall in Race 2.

Chloe Chambers was left to rue a major missed opportunity in Zandvoort after a technical issue forced her to watch on from the pit wall as title rivals Maya Weug and Doriane Pin sailed on to the podium.

Chambers set on ‘taking more risks’ after Zandvoort DNS spelt title misfortune

The Red Bull Racing driver struggled to get to grips with Zandvoort, but her relentless hard work more than paid off with a podium finish in Race 2.

Alisha Palmowski admitted that she struggled to get to grips with the challenging Zandvoort track, but her relentless hard work more than paid off as she achieved her first podium on a Grand Prix Sunday.

Palmowski credits tireless overnight work for a ‘big step forward’ with Zandvoort podium

Satisfied with a job well done across both Friday Practice sessions, Palmowski reckons she’ll have a fight on her hands in Qualifying.

Alisha Palmowski was satisfied with a job well done across both Friday Practice sessions, but the Red Bull Racing driver reckons she’ll have a fight on her hands in Qualifying.

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