Payton Westcott undoubtedly made her mark in her first F1 ACADEMY race weekend of her rookie season, claiming a maiden podium in Race 2.

Payton Westcott undoubtedly made her mark in her first F1 ACADEMY race weekend of her rookie season, hitting the ground running to claim her maiden podium during Race 2 in Shanghai.

Westcott satisfied with ‘very smart’ drive to maiden podium in Shanghai

Following the conclusion of Qualifying in Shanghai, Payton Westcott has had her fastest lap time reinstated following a post-session review.

Following the conclusion of F1 ACADEMY Qualifying in Shanghai, Payton Westcott has had her fastest lap time reinstated following a post-session review.

Payton Westcott best lap reinstated following Shanghai Qualifying

Payton Westcott shone in Practice with a top-three finish, but was eager to temper her own expectations ahead of Qualifying in Shanghai.

Payton Westcott shone in her first Practice session as a full-time F1 ACADEMY driver with a top-three finish, but was eager to temper her own expectations ahead of Qualifying in Shanghai.

‘I’m really keeping my expectations level’ – Westcott keen to stay realistic for Shanghai Qualifying despite promising Practice pace

Mercedes have unveiled their 2026 F1 ACADEMY livery, with Payton Westcott set to hit the track in the #9 PREMA Racing operated car.

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