__The fourth F1 ACADEMY season is set to commence in Shanghai, China on March 13-15 featuring six rounds, with all rounds taking place in support of the Formula 1 World Championship. __

Visiting five countries across three continents, the campaign will see Silverstone make its debut alongside the return of the Circuit of the Americas in Austin for the first time since 2023.

Get ready for an action-packed season as the field battle it out to follow in the footsteps of Doriane Pin and be crowned Champion in 2026. 

__2026 Testing Calendar__

- February 11-13: Shanghai, China
- April 27-28: Silverstone, Great Britain
- July 16-17: Zandvoort, the Netherlands
- September 9-11: Navarra, Spain

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Designed to bring the Driver Development Guide to life, the Driver Development Virtual Workshops provide further access to expert insights.

Designed to bring the Driver Development Guide to life, F1 ACADEMY are running a series of interactive Driver Development Virtual Workshops to provide further access to expert insights.

F1 ACADEMY Driver Development Workshop Series

The Champions of the Future Academy Program is a global series aiming to increase female participation and inclusion in karting.

The Champions of the Future Academy Program is a global series aiming to increase female participation and inclusion in national and international karting competitions by breaking down the barriers to entry.

Champions of the Future Academy Program International Series

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

Alisha Palmowski overcame early pressure and two Safety Car interruptions to win the Opening Race at the Circuit of the Americas.

Alisha Palmowski extended her advantage at the top of the Drivers' Standings with a fifth victory of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season, overcoming early pressure and two Safety Car interruptions to win the Opening Race at the Circuit of the Americas.

OPENING RACE: Palmowski claims her fifth victory of the season in commanding Austin drive

Payton Westcott had pole in her sights in Austin before Alisha Palmowski beat her to the top spot, but believes she can fight her for the victories.

Payton Westcott had pole in her sights in Austin before Alisha Palmowski beat her to the top spot by 0.089s at the chequered flag. The Mercedes driver had to settle for a P2 start in both the Opening Race and the Feature Race.

'I have a good shot at a race win’ - Westcott encouraged after P2 in Austin Qualifying

Alisha Palmowski was beaming after securing her fifth and sixth pole positions of the season in Qualifying, putting the Drivers' title within reach.

Alisha Palmowski was beaming after securing her fifth and sixth pole positions of the season in Austin Qualifying, putting the Drivers' title within reach.

POSITION	DRIVER	POINTS
1	21A. Palmowski	161
2	5E. Felbermayr	98
3	3N. Gademan	89
4	12A. Larsen	66
5	9P. Westcott	55
6	4M. Bruce	49
7	20E. Lloyd	47
8	19N. Granada	43
9	8M. Paatz	35
10	18R. Ferreira	27

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