Alisha Palmowski Wins F1 Academy Title at Circuit of the Americas
Alisha Palmowski has been crowned the F1 Academy champion following a second-place finish in the reverse grid race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. The 20-year-old, who drives for Campos Racing and is a member of the Red Bull driver academy, secured the title with one race weekend remaining in the season. Palmowski is reported by BBC Sport to be the youngest champion in the history of the all-female development series and the second British driver to win the title, following Abbi Pulling in 2024.
Key points
- Alisha Palmowski finished second in the reverse grid race at the Circuit of the Americas to secure the championship.
- Palmowski is reported to be the youngest champion in the history of the F1 Academy series.
- She has won five of the 11 races held during the current season.
- Emma Felbermayr, the only driver with a mathematical chance to challenge Palmowski, finished fourth in the race.
- The season finale is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in November.
What happened
Alisha Palmowski secured the F1 Academy title on Saturday at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. By finishing second in the reverse grid race, the 20-year-old British driver established an insurmountable lead in the standings before the final race of the season.
The race was won by Denmark's Alba Larsen, marking her first victory in the series, while France's Lisa Billard finished third.
Team and player details
Palmowski competes for Campos Racing and is affiliated with the Red Bull driver academy. Throughout the season, she has demonstrated consistent performance, winning five of the 11 races contested to date.
Reflecting on her achievement, Palmowski credited the support of her family and noted the personal significance of the win, which she dedicated to her ill grandmother.
What's next
Following the conclusion of the Austin race weekend, the F1 Academy series will head to Las Vegas in November for the final event of the season.
Why it matters
Alisha Palmowski has become the youngest champion in F1 Academy history, securing the title for Campos Racing with one event remaining.
What we know
- Alisha Palmowski won the F1 Academy title after finishing second in the reverse grid race at the Circuit of the Americas (c92ed675-2abe-40e8-9cfd-ba39afffd1de).
- Palmowski is reported as the youngest champion of the F1 Academy series (c92ed675-2abe-40e8-9cfd-ba39afffd1de).
- Palmowski drives for Campos Racing and is part of the Red Bull driver academy (c92ed675-2abe-40e8-9cfd-ba39afffd1de).
- The season finale is scheduled for Las Vegas in November (c92ed675-2abe-40e8-9cfd-ba39afffd1de).
