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

Jade Jacquet insists she can “fight with the fast guys” and bring home her first F1 ACADEMY points in Austin after achieving a breakthrough victory.

Jade Jacquet insists she can “fight with the fast guys” and bring home her first F1 ACADEMY points in Austin after achieving a breakthrough single-seater victory.

Jacquet confident historic French F4 victory can fuel maiden points bid in Austin

Come behind the curtains at Zandvoort as Lisa Billard, Esmee Kosterman, and Mathilda Paatz feel the pressure to perform in front of their family.

Come behind the curtains of the Zandvoort race weekend as Lisa Billard, Esmee Kosterman, and Mathilda Paatz feel the pressure to perform in front of their family.

WATCH: Follow the Rookies 2026 - Episode 4

MP Motorsport’s Nina Gademan goes head-to-head with Esmee Kosterman, while ART Grand Prix’s Lisa Billard takes on teammate Jade Jacquet. 

MP Motorsport’s Nina Gademan (Alpine) goes head-to-head with Esmee Kosterman (LEGO Racing), while ART Grand Prix’s Lisa Billard (Gatorade) takes on teammate Jade Jacquet (Williams). The challenge? Paint each other's portraits with only minutes on the clock to perfect their masterpieces. But who did it best? 

ART Grand Prix

ART Grand Prix

ART Grand Prix

2026 F1 Academy Stats for season

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Points

Drivers

Billard

12/09/2009

French

Gatorade

Countryman

03/01/2010

American

Haas

Jacquet

01/12/2009

French

Williams

Team Members

ART GRAND PRIX News

Interview

Interview

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