Palmowski will graduate from F1 ACADEMY to race with Rodin Motorsport in FREC, while also joining the Red Bull Junior Team from 2027. 

F1 ACADEMY and Oracle Red Bull Racing have today announced that 2026 F1 ACADEMY Champion Alisha Palmowski will receive a fully funded seat in the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) for the 2027 season.

F1 ACADEMY Champion Alisha Palmowski to receive fully funded Formula Regional seat for 2027

The 16-year-old has been announced as the Wild Card entry for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season finale in Las Vegas, supported by Visit Las Vegas.

Luna Fluxa Cross has been announced as the Wild Card entry for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season finale in Las Vegas, supported by Visit Las Vegas.

Luna Fluxa Cross selected as Wild Card entry for F1 ACADEMY season finale in Las Vegas

Natalia Granada praised her strong performance in Austin's Feature Race but admitted she still has work to do to achieve a race win.

Granada grateful to 'pick up the pieces' with podium finish in Austin

From rewriting the record books in Montreal to an unlikely title coronation in Austin, here are six moments that helped shape Palmowski's campaign.

Six defining moments on Palmowski's journey to becoming the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Champion

Payton Westcott had mixed emotions following the Feature Race in Austin, as the Mercedes driver claimed her fourth podium of the season.

‘Today wasn’t my best work’ - Westcott reflects on challenging home race weekend in Austin

Nina Gademan was ecstatic after claiming her second F1 ACADEMY race win of the season from third on the grid in Austin’s Feature Race.

Nina Gademan was ecstatic after claiming her second F1 ACADEMY race win of the season in Austin’s Feature Race, moving her into second in the Drivers’ Standings.

‘I had to really fight for it’ - Gademan reveals pre-planned approach to sealing the Austin Feature Race victory

Three exhilarating races at the Circuit of the Americas gave us no shortage of success stories, so here’s our take on who should be celebrating.

Alisha Palmowski wrote her name into the F1 ACADEMY history book by becoming the series’ fourth Champion, but that wasn’t the only noteworthy moment on our return to Austin.
Three exhilarating races at the Circuit of The Americas gave us no shortage of success stories, so here’s our take on who should be celebrating after Round 5.


STANDOUT STARS: Who earned their spurs at Round 5 in Austin?

Following the conclusion of the F1 ACADEMY Feature Race in Austin, Alba Larsen has been handed a grid penalty.

Larsen penalised following Austin Feature Race

Rewatch all the action from Round 5's Feature Race in Austin as Nina Gademan delivered her second win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

Rewatch all the action from Round 5's Feature Race in Austin as Nina Gademan delivered her second win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, while an incident between Alba Larsen and Alisha Palmowski cost the pair a podium finish.

Highlights: 2026 Round 5 Feature Race in Austin

HIGHLIGHTS: Gademan storms to victory in Austin Feature Race as Larsen and Palmowski clash

Nina Gademan secured her second F1 ACADEMY race win of 2026 with a remarkable move around the outside at the first corner in Austin's Feature Race.

Nina Gademan secured her second F1 ACADEMY race win of the 2026 season with a remarkable move around the outside at the first corner in Austin's Feature Race,.


FEATURE RACE: Gademan seizes second victory of the season with assured Austin drive

Following an incident in yesterday’s Reverse Grid Race, Alexia Danielsson has been declared unfit to drive in the Feature Race in Austin.

Following an incident in yesterday’s Reverse Grid Race, Alexia Danielsson has been declared unfit to drive in the Feature Race at the Circuit of the Americas today.

Alexia Danielsson withdraws from Austin Feature Race

Billard admitted that converting her pace into a strong result across an entire race weekend had been one of her biggest challenges.

Lisa Billard celebrated her maiden F1 ACADEMY podium after finishing third in the Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas, but admitted that converting her pace into a strong result across an entire race weekend had been one of her biggest challenges throughout her rookie season.

‘I was always fast, but struggled to put everything together’ – Billard explains ‘stressful’ run to first podium in Austin

Alba Larsen admitted she was struggling to find the words after claiming her maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in the Reverse Grid Race in Austin.

Alba Larsen admitted she was struggling to find the words after claiming her maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in the Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas, describing the emotion of hearing the Danish national anthem from the top step of the podium.

‘This shows exactly the potential I’ve had all year’ – Larsen reflects on emotional maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in Austin

Watch back as Alba Larsen brought home her first series win, while Alisha Palmowski's charge from P2 was enough to secure the 2026 title.

Watch highlights from F1 ACADEMY Round 5 in Austin as Alba Larsen brought home her first series win in the Reverse Grid Race, while Alisha Palmowski's charge from P8 to P2 was enough to secure the 2026 title.

Highlights: 2026 Round 5 Reverse Grid Race in Austin

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski crowned Champion as Larsen brings home first Reverse Grid Race victory in Austin

Alisha Palmowski has secured the Drivers’ title with a remarkable climb from P8 to P2 in the Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas, 

Alisha Palmowski has secured the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Drivers’ title with a remarkable climb from eighth to second in the Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas. 

REVERSE GRID RACE: Palmowski seals 2026 F1 ACADEMY title as Larsen claims maiden victory in Austin

Rafaela Ferreira will be looking to put a disappointing Opening Race behind her as she prepares to start the Reverse Grid Race in Austin from pole.

Rafaela Ferreira will be looking to put a disappointing Opening Race behind her as she prepares to start Saturday's Reverse Grid Race in Austin from pole position, with the Racing Bulls driver still searching for her maiden F1 ACADEMY podium.

‘I just want this win’ – Ferreira targets maiden F1 ACADEMY podium from Austin Reverse Grid Race pole

Nina Gademan and Alba Larsen secured a third consecutive double podium for MP Motorsport in the F1 ACADEMY Opening Race in Austin. 

Nina Gademan and Alba Larsen secured a third consecutive double podium for MP Motorsport in the F1 ACADEMY Opening Race in Austin. The teammates had to fight one another to the chequered flag after a contentious overtake earlier in the race.

‘I’m not sure I agree with this decision’ – Gademan and Larsen offer differing perspectives on Austin Opening Race battle

The Red Bull Racing driver admitted she had plenty to contend with on her way to victory in Friday's Opening Race in Austin.

Alisha Palmowski's fifth victory of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season was not quite as straightforward as the result might suggest. Between a difficult start, two Safety Car interruptions and the rather unexpected challenge of the setting sun, the Red Bull Racing driver admitted she had plenty to contend with on her way to victory in Friday's Opening Race in Austin.

‘I knew it was now or never’ – Palmowski reflects on crucial opening-lap battle in Austin

Following the conclusion of the F1 ACADEMY Opening Race in Austin, Ella Lloyd and Rachel Robertson have received penalties.

Lloyd and Robertson penalised following Austin Opening Race

Watch highlights from Round 5's Opening Race in Austin as Alisha Palmowski moved one step closer to the title with her fifth win of the 2026 season.

Watch highlights from Round 5's Opening Race in Austin as Alisha Palmowski moved one step closer to the title with her fifth win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

Highlights: 2026 Round 5 Opening Race in Austin

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski charges to victory in Austin Opening Race

Alisha Palmowski overcame early pressure and two Safety Car interruptions to win the Opening Race at the Circuit of the Americas.

Alisha Palmowski extended her advantage at the top of the Drivers' Standings with a fifth victory of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, overcoming early pressure and two Safety Car interruptions to win the Opening Race at the Circuit of the Americas.

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