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 

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?

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

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

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

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

Red Bull Racing's Alisha Palmowski and Racing Bulls' Rafaela Ferreira will be returning for their sophomore F1 ACADEMY seasons next year.

Alisha Palmowski and Rafaela Ferreira will be returning for their sophomore F1 ACADEMY seasons next year, with the Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme and the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Academy Programme announcing that they have renewed the pair’s contracts.

Alisha Palmowski and Rafaela Ferreira retained for 2026 campaign

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

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

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.

Palmowski expecting close-fought Qualifying in Zandvoort as she aims to hunt down first pole

The Red Bull Ford driver topped the times during the second Free Practice session, leading title rivals Maya Weug and Doriane Pin.

Chloe Chambers topped the times during the second Free Practice session, leading title rivals Maya Weug and Doriane Pin in a showery session.

PRACTICE 2: Chambers sets the pace in rain-hampered FP2 at Zandvoort

Alisha Palmowski had an ideal beginning to Round 5, topping the timesheets in Friday morning’s first Free Practice session at the Circuit Zandvoort

PRACTICE 1: Palmowski makes fast start in opening Zandvoort session

We put the Briton through her paces to find out what joining the series meant to her, how a video game started her racing journey and much more.

Alisha Palmowski has been making her mark on the F1 ACADEMY field this season, but there’s a lot more to the Red Bull Racing driver than just her on-track performances.

Earlier in the season, we put the Briton through her paces to find out what joining the series meant to her, how a video game was the catalyst for her racing journey and why Palmowski’s going to put her fancy footwork to practice on the pedals rather than the dancefloor.


Introducing Alisha Palmowski: The Red Bull Racing driver on dodgy karaoke performances, Strictly and naming her cars

Alisha Palmowski was delighted at how she and her Campos Racing team overcame their initial setbacks, but believes there is still more pace to come. 

Alisha Palmowski’s first visit to the Circuit Zandvoort got off to the perfect start after the Red Bull Racing driver topped the timesheets on the first day of in-season testing in the Netherlands. 
Behind the scenes, Palmowski initially struggled to find the right balance in the car on a track known to push the drivers to the limit. Despite a moment at Turn 9 in the latter stages of running, the Briton immediately bounced back and delivered a 1:38.074 to beat Maya Weug to the fastest time by 0.087s. 

‘The precision has got to be perfect’ – Palmowski looking to improve adaptability after going fastest on Day 1 in Zandvoort

The Red Bull Racing driver set a 1:38.074 in the final minutes of the afternoon running to seal the fastest time of Day 1, pipping Maya Weug to P1.

Alisha Palmowski was the one to beat on the opening day of in-season testing in Zandvoort, the Netherlands. The Red Bull Racing driver set a 1:38.074 in the final minutes of the afternoon running to seal the fastest time of Day 1, pipping Maya Weug to the top spot.
It was a Campos Racing clean sweep after Chloe Chambers put together a late improvement to lead the morning session ahead of Weug and Aurelia Nobels.


Palmowski tops the timesheets on Day 1 of Zandvoort testing

Hosted by Nicole Havrda as Alisha Palmowski, Maya Weug, and Aiva Anagnostiadis go head-to-head in this test of niche Canadian knowledge.

Video

Interview

Report

Report

Interview

Feature

Interview

News

Interview

Interview

News

Feature

Interview

Interview

Interview

Report

Report

Feature

Interview

Report

Video

RED BULL RACING

Video

Interview

Report

Report

Interview

Feature

Interview

News

Interview

Interview

News

Feature

Interview

Interview

Interview

Report

Report

Feature

Interview

Report

Video