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

Watch highlights from an action-packed  Feature Race as Alisha Palmowski stormed to a record-breaking win around a drizzly Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Watch highlights from an action-packed F1 ACADEMY Feature Race in Montreal as Alisha Palmowski stormed to a record-breaking victory around a drizzly Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Highlights: 2026 Round 2 Feature Race in Montreal

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski victorious in slippery Montreal Feature Race

Watch highlights from the F1 ACADEMY Opening Race in Montreal as Alisha Palmowski converted pole position to her first win of the season.

Highlights: 2026 Round 2 Opening Race in Montreal

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski seizes victory in Montreal Opening Race

Alisha Palmowski converted pole position into a dominant drive, maintaining full control to achieve the largest winning margin in F1 ACADEMY history.

Alisha Palmowski converted pole position into a dominant drive in the Montreal Opening Race, maintaining full control to achieve the largest winning margin in F1 ACADEMY history.

OPENING RACE: Palmowski drives off into the distance for lights-to-flag Montreal victory

The Red Bull Racing driver admitted she had to breathe a sigh of relief as she converted her Free Practice pace into back-to-back pole positions.

Alisha Palmowski was untouchable in Montreal Qualifying, but the Red Bull Racing driver admitted she had to breathe a sigh of relief as she converted her Free Practice pace into back-to-back pole positions.

‘That’s been a speciality of mine’ - Palmowski ‘relieved’ by double pole position in Montreal

Catch up on all the action from Qualifying in Montreal as Alisha Palmowski stormed to two pole positions around the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. 

Catch up on all the action from F1 ACADEMY Qualifying in Montreal as Alisha Palmowski stormed to two pole positions around the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. 

Highlights: 2026 Round 2 Qualifying in Montreal

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski seals double pole position in Montreal Qualifying

The fastest rookie in Free Practice, the TAG Heuer driver is optimistic that her setup gamble has set her up well for what’s to come in Qualifying.

Megan Bruce was the fastest rookie in Free Practice and the TAG Heuer driver is optimistic that her setup gamble has set her up well for what’s to come in Qualifying.

Bruce confident Free Practice risks can translate into top-five pace in Montreal Qualifying

Alisha Palmowski got her Montreal weekend off to a strong start, ending the only Practice session at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve fastest of all.

Alisha Palmowski got her Montreal weekend off to a strong start, ending the one and only Practice session at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve fastest of all.

PRACTICE: Palmowski sets the pace ahead of Felbermayr in Montreal 

The 21-year-old focused on extracting small improvements in every area to reap the benefit of having a full-time seat in her rookie season.

For Megan Bruce, her rookie season in F1 ACADEMY is all about baby steps, with the 21-year-old focused on extracting small improvements in every area to reap the benefit of having a full-time seat.

‘I'm really glad that I pushed myself last year to be on the grid’ – Bruce reveals expectations for her rookie season

Rafaela Ferreira believes she has to avoid replicating her rookie year errors in order to make her mark as one of a handful of second-year drivers.

‘We need to prove why we are here’ – Ferreira admits she’s feeling the pressure to perform in her second year

Sit down with Alisha Palmowski and Rafaela Ferreira as they welcome new teammate Megan Bruce to Campos Racing for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

WATCH: Meet The Team with Campos Racing's Alisha Palmowski, Rafaela Ferreira and Megan Bruce

Team Manager Gabriela Parra praised her drivers for their significant points haul in Shanghai but admitted that there is plenty to work to do.

Team Manager Gabriela Parra praised her drivers for their significant points haul in Shanghai but admitted that there is plenty to work to do for Campos Racing as they look to contend for the Teams’ title.

Parra hails Campos’ incredible step forward but admits ‘bittersweet taste’ after losing out on Race 2 victory

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

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

Alisha Palmowski was in fantastic form, beating the likes of Alba Larsen and Emma Felbermayr to claim her first pole position in F1 ACADEMY.

Alisha Palmowski was in fantastic form in the first Qualifying session of the season, beating the likes of Alba Larsen and Emma Felbermayr to claim her first pole position in F1 ACADEMY.

‘It’s been a very long time coming’ – Palmowski targets victory in Shanghai after securing maiden pole position

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…

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