MP Motorsport Team Manager Wouter Blokhuis was full of praise for his trio after they enjoyed their most complete weekend yet at Zandvoort.

MP Motorsport Team Manager Wouter Blokhuis was full of praise for his trio after they enjoyed their most complete weekend yet at Zandvoort, with Alba Larsen and Nina Gademan sharing the podium in both races and Esmee Kosterman breaking into the points for the first time this year.

‘Finally we’ve shown what she is capable of’ - Blokhuis hails MP Motorsport’s Zandvoort breakthrough

As the dust settles on Round 4 of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, it’s time we dive into the notable numbers from the Netherlands…

A fourth and final visit to the Circuit Zandvoort certainly treated fans to an action-packed affair from start to finish. But as the dust settles on Round 4 of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, it’s time we dive into the notable numbers from the Netherlands…

IN STATS: Westcott becomes F1 ACADEMY’s youngest race winner on Zandvoort farewell

Esmee Kosterman was full of emotions after the LEGO Racing driver secured her first points of the season in front of her home crowd at Zandvoort.

Esmee Kosterman was full of emotions after the LEGO Racing driver secured her first points of the season in Zandvoort. finishing fourth in the Reverse Grid Race and followed by a P10 finish in the Feature Race.


‘They gave me such a boost’ - Kosterman celebrates breakthrough point-scoring weekend on home turf in Zandvoort

The PUMA driver was beaming after her seventh-place finish in the Feature Race, adding nine points to her tally in Zandvoort.

Rachel Robertson was beaming after her seventh-place finish in the Feature Race, adding nine points to her tally in Zandvoort.

Robertson delighted with fourth consecutive points-scoring finish but admits there’s more to learn

The TAG Heuer driver was in two minds about her pace in Zandvoort, after scoring P7 and P6 finishes. 

Megan Bruce was in two minds after struggling for speed on Saturday but was in high spirits by the end of the Zandvoort weekend after finding pace and finishing sixth in the Feature Race.

Bruce admits points ‘all we could really do’ after limited Zandvoort running

Alisha Palmowski wasn't the only one bringing home trophies, so let’s see who we've selected as the top drivers from our trip to the Netherlands.

F1 ACADEMY had its last dance around the Circuit Zandvoort and it’s a weekend that will be etched into the memories of the drivers and fans alike.
Alisha Palmowski was the big winner in the Feature Race, but she wasn’t the only one bringing home the prizes. With that in mind, let’s see who made the cut as we select our top drivers from Round 4 in the Netherlands…


STANDOUT STARS: Who brought the party to Round 4 in Zandvoort?

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

Nina Gademan was joyful following the Feature Race in Zandvoort, after the Alpine driver took her second P3 finish of the weekend.

Gademan admits 'double podium is the next best thing' on home soil after missing out on both Zandvoort wins

Join Alexa Rendell and Alice Powell as they debrief that action-packed F1 ACADEMY weekend in Zandvoort. 

Join Alexa Rendell and Alice Powell as they debrief that action-packed F1 ACADEMY weekend in Zandvoort. Alexa chats to Alisha Palmowski, Alba Larsen, and Nina Gademan about their trip to the podium in the Round 4 Feature Race. 

WATCH: Paddock Reactions | Zandvoort 2026

Watch highlights from the final F1 ACADEMY Feature Race at Zandvoort as Alisha Palmowski keeps Alba Larsen at bay to secure her fourth win of 2026.

Watch highlights from the final F1 ACADEMY Feature Race at Zandvoort as Alisha Palmowski keeps Alba Larsen at bay to secure her fourth win of the season, extending her Standings lead to 48 points.

Highlights: 2026 Round 4 Feature Race in Zandvoort

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski stays calm under pressure to take the Zandvoort Feature Race win

The Ferrari driver was conflicted after contending for the Feature Race victory, ultimately having to settle for her second P2 finish of the weekend

Alba Larsen was conflicted after contending with Alisha Palmowski for the Feature Race victory in Zandvoort and ultimately having to settle for her second P2 finish of the weekend

Larsen delighted with double podium in Zandvoort but rues missed Feature Race victory

The Red Bull Racing driver was relieved after taking her fourth win of the season in the Feature Race, increasing her lead in the Drivers’ Standings.

Alisha Palmowski was relieved following the Feature Race in Zandvoort, after the Red Bull Racing driver secured her fourth win of the season, increasing her lead in the Drivers’ Standings.

'I breathed a sigh of relief after that' - Palmowski explains how she withstood race-long pressure from Larsen

Alisha Palmowski led from start to finish in Zandvoort to claim her fourth win of the season and further extending her lead in the Drivers’ Standings.

Alisha Palmowski led from start to finish despite pressure from fast-paced Alba Larsen in the Feature Race at Zandvoort, claiming her fourth win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, further extending her lead in the Drivers’ Standings.

FEATURE RACE: Palmowski secures her fourth win of the season in Zandvoort with another commanding performance

Join Alexa Rendell as she runs you through all of the on-track F1 ACADEMY action from Saturday in Zandvoort.

WATCH: Reverse Grid Rundown | Zandvoort 2026

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

Following Qualifying Zoe Florescu has been disqualified from the session after her car was found to be in breach of the Technical Regulations.

Following F1 ACADEMY Qualifying at Zandvoort, Zoe Florescu has been disqualified from the session after her car was found to be in breach of the Technical Regulations.

Florescu disqualified from Zandvoort Qualifying, Westcott promoted to Reverse Grid Race pole

Alba Larsen made an encouraging return to the front row, finishing second in Qualifying at Zandvoort, after just missing out on her maiden pole.

Alba Larsen made an encouraging return to the front row, finishing second in Qualifying at Zandvoort, after just missing out on her maiden pole position.

‘I think I was the best to adapt to the conditions’ - Larsen conflicted after return to the front row in Zandvoort

The Wild Card driver was thrown straight in at the deep end in her first F1 ACADEMY Qualifying session, but successfully claimed a top seven spot.

Zoe Florescu was thrown straight in at the deep end in her first F1 ACADEMY Qualifying session, but the Zandvoort Wild Card driver didn’t faulter on her way to securing a top seven spot.

Florescu determined to defend podium hopes after delivering in ‘tricky’ Qualifying debut at Zandvoort

Watch a dramatic F1 ACADEMY Qualifying session in Zandvoort as Alisha Palmowski's gamble to switch to slicks on the wet to drying track paid off.

Watch a dramatic F1 ACADEMY Qualifying session in Zandvoort as Alisha Palmowski's gamble to switch to slicks on the wet to drying track paid off, with the Red Bull Racing driver claiming pole by eight tenths.

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