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

Finishing fastest in the only Practice session in Austin, Felbermayr is determined to fightback to keep her title hopes alive. 

Emma Felbermayr started the most important weekend of her F1 ACADEMY career with an promising return to the top spot in Austin, finishing fastest in the first and only Practice session.

'I have nothing to lose' - Felbermayr details 'all or nothing' approach after encouraging P1 finish in Austin Practice

The Audi driver posted a 2:08.949 to lead by almost two tenths ahead of Alisha Palmowski, with Nina Gademan rounding out the top three.

Emma Felbermayr got her Austin weekend off to a strong start, taking the fastest time in the one-and-only Practice session around the Circuit of the Americas.

The Audi driver posted a 2:08.949 to lead by almost two tenths ahead of Standings leader Alisha Palmowski, with Nina Gademan rounding out the top three.

PRACTICE: Felbermayr sets pace ahead of Palmowski in opening Austin session

The battle has been simmering all season long, but who looks to be in the stronger position heading into the penultimate round in Austin.

Alisha Palmowski is on the verge of glory, as the Red Bull Racing driver could be crowned the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Champion at the penultimate round in Austin. However, second-placed Emma Felbermayr will do all she can to turn things back in her favour and with 104 points still on offer, nothing is settled yet.

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27/01/2007

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20/07/2005

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10/09/2006

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