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

Visiting six 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. 

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Emma Felbermayr was delighted as she converted her P6 start into a podium in Race 1 after narrowly escaping a race-ending incident with Alba Larsen.

Emma Felbermayr was delighted as she converted her P6 start into a podium finish in Race 1 after narrowly escaping a race-ending incident with Alba Larsen.

‘I thought my race was over’ – Felbermayr relieved by podium finish after near-miss with Larsen

Nina Gademan was buoyed after she pulled off an almost perfect Race 1, leaving her optimistic that she can capitalise on her performance in Race 2.

Nina Gademan was buoyed after she pulled off an almost perfect Race 1 victory in Shanghai, leaving her optimistic that she can capitalise on her performance in the all-important Race 2.

Gademan reflects on Race 1 victory as she signals intentions for Sunday in Shanghai

Nina Gademan ran the show as she led every lap from pole to take the first win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season.

Nina Gademan ran the show as she led every lap from pole to take the first win of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season. The Alpine driver kept herself just out of Natalia Granada’s reach, who scored her maiden podium in her first single-seater race.

RACE 1: Gademan secures flawless lights-to-flag Shanghai victory

Watch highlights from Qualifying in Shanghai, where Alisha Palmowski claimed her first pole position in the series. 

Watch highlights from the first F1 ACADEMY Qualifying session of the 2026 season in Shanghai, where Alisha Palmowski claimed her first pole position in the series. 

 Highlights: 2026 Round 1 Qualifying in Shanghai

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski takes first pole position of the 2026 season in Shanghai Qualifying

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.

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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.

POSITION	DRIVER	POINTS
1	3N. Gademan	10
2	19N. Granada	8
3	5E. Felbermayr	6
4	18R. Ferreira	5
5	21A. Palmowski	4
6	9P. Westcott	3
7	20E. Lloyd	3
8	14L. Billard	1
9	55A. Dobson	0
10	56R. Robertson	0

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