Larsen is hoping that her maiden British F4 podium can help revitalise her season after a strong showing on the opening day of testing at Zandvoort.

Alba Larsen is hoping that her maiden British F4 podium can help revitalise her season after a strong showing on the opening day of F1 ACADEMY in-season testing at Zandvoort.
Clocking in a 1:37.392, the Ferrari driver secured the second-fastest time of the morning and the third-best time overall — 0.246s slower than Day 1 leader Alisha Palmowski.


Larsen says British F4 podium has restored confidence at Zandvoort testing after Silverstone setback

Four familiar faces will be getting behind the wheel at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed this week, which runs from July 9-12.

Gademan, Palmowski, Bruce and Chambers to drive at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 

Alba Larsen, Esmee Kosterman and Nina Gademan gave it everything in a football shootout challenge, but who came out on top?️

On this episode of F1 ACADEMY Weekend Wrapped, MP Motorsport swapped the track for the pitch in Montreal! Alba Larsen, Esmee Kosterman, and Nina Gademan gave it everything in a football shootout challenge, but who came out on top?️

WATCH: MP Motorsport Take On a Football Shootout Challenge

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

Alba Larsen is ready to take the golden opportunity of racing for Ferrari in F1 ACADEMY with both hands and set her sights on being crowned Champion.

After a rookie season full of missed opportunities, Alba Larsen is ready to take the golden opportunity of racing for Ferrari in F1 ACADEMY with both hands and set her sights on being crowned this year’s Champion.

‘Every opportunity I get, we go for the big stuff’ – Larsen lays out her ambitions for success in 2026

Team Manager ⁠Wouter Blokhuis believes that the potential is there to challenge at the front after all three drivers exhibited glimpses of promise.

Although MP Motorsport left the Shanghai International Circuit with mixed feelings, Team Manager ⁠Wouter Blokhuis believes that the potential is there to challenge at the front of the field after all three drivers exhibited glimpses of promise.

Blokhuis vows MP Motorsport ‘will come back stronger’ after enduring contrasting fortunes in Shanghai 

The Alpine driver has outlined her intentions to challenge for the 2026 Drivers' title after an encouraging opening round in Shanghai.

Nina Gademan has outlined her intentions to seize the lead of the Drivers’ Standings after an encouraging opening round in Shanghai, where she bounced back from a disappointing Qualifying session to secure two top-four finishes.

‘The goal was to fight’ - Gademan eyes Standings lead after strong Shanghai comeback

Nina Gademan was buoyed after she pulled off an almost perfect Race 1, leaving her optimistic that she can capitalise on her performance in Race 2.

Nina Gademan was buoyed after she pulled off an almost perfect Race 1 victory in Shanghai, leaving her optimistic that she can capitalise on her performance in the all-important Race 2.

Gademan reflects on Race 1 victory as she signals intentions for Sunday in Shanghai

Watch highlights from Race 1 as Nina Gademan got redemption in Shanghai to take the first win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

Highlights: 2026 Round 1 Race 1 in Shanghai

HIGHLIGHTS: Gademan dominates on way to Shanghai Race 1 victory

Nina Gademan ran the show as she led every lap from pole to take the first win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

Nina Gademan ran the show as she led every lap from pole to take the first win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season. The Alpine driver kept herself just out of Natalia Granada’s reach, who scored her maiden podium in her first single-seater race.

RACE 1: Gademan secures flawless lights-to-flag Shanghai victory

Nina Gademan was left to rue a missed opportunity after Qualifying but the Alpine driver is determined to make the most out the situation in Race 1.

Nina Gademan was left to rue a missed opportunity after Qualifying in Shanghai, but the Alpine driver is determined to make the most out the situation in Race 1.

Gademan looking on ‘the bright side’ for a Race 1 victory after frustrating Shanghai Qualifying 

Alba Larsen sealed her first front row start in Qualifying but revealed that there are still improvements to be made over the rest of the weekend.

Alba Larsen sealed her first front row start in Qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit but revealed that there are still improvements to be made over the rest of the weekend.

Larsen admits ‘there’s a little bit more to find’ in Shanghai following her best-ever Qualifying result 

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

Nina Gademan will be returning for a sophomore F1 ACADEMY season after Alpine confirmed that the Dutch racer is to continue with the team in 2026.

Nina Gademan will be returning for a sophomore F1 ACADEMY season after Alpine confirmed that the Dutch racer is to continue representing the team in 2026.

Nina Gademan continues with Alpine for 2026 campaign

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?

As the 2026 grid fills up, find out more about the drivers announced for the upcoming F1 ACADEMY campaign.

With two months to go until the fourth F1 ACADEMY campaign kicks off in Shanghai, the grid is rapidly taking shape. Meeting new faces and welcoming back returning favourites, here is the lowdown on the 16 full-time drivers that have been confirmed for 2026 so far…

Who are the 2026 F1 ACADEMY drivers?

2025 F1 ACADEMY runner-up Maya Weug will receive the opportunity to test a Ferrari 296 GT3 with AF Corse, funded by F1 ACADEMY.

F1 ACADEMY can today announce that 2025 F1 ACADEMY runner-up Maya Weug will receive the opportunity to test a Ferrari 296 GT3 with AF Corse, funded by F1 ACADEMY

F1 ACADEMY supports Maya Weug with funded AF Corse GT test

Maya Weug and Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy's Special Advisor, Marc Gene sit down to discuss her racing career so far and the keys to her success.

Maya Weug and Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy's Special Advisor, Marc Gene sit down to discuss Weug's racing career so far and the keys to her success in the SFDA.

WATCH: Maya Weug dissects her racing journey so far with Ferrari's Marc Gene

After missing out on the 2025 title by 15 points, Maya Weug was left to lament what could have been as she took her ninth podium of the season.

After missing out on the 2025 F1 ACADEMY title by 15 points, Maya Weug was left to lament what could have been as she took her ninth podium of the season in Las Vegas.

‘Racing can be very cruel’ – Weug opens up on narrowly losing out on the title in Las Vegas

Alba Larsen is chasing down a maiden podium finish in Las Vegas after recording her first top-three Qualifying performance since Shanghai.

Alba Larsen has come full circle to claim third place in Qualifying for the first time since the season opener in Shanghai, giving her the strongest opportunity to chase down a maiden podium finish in Las Vegas.

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