Alisha Palmowski Wins 2026 F1 Academy Championship in Austin

Alisha Palmowski secured the 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship after finishing second in the reverse-grid race at the Circuit of the Americas on 24 October.

The British Red Bull Racing-backed driver climbed from eighth on the grid to second, behind race winner Alba Larsen. Lisa Billard completed the podium in third.

Palmowski secured the title with three races remaining, following her victory in the opening race of the weekend.

Source: Official F1 Academy report.