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Today’s F1 ACADEMY lesson: How the trackside marshal team practices a driver extrication 

SHORTS: Today’s F1 ACADEMY lesson: How the trackside marshal team practices a driver extrication 

See how Payton’s maiden race win unfolded in Zandvoort in the latest episode of Follow The Rookies

SHORTS: See how Payton’s maiden race win unfolded in Zandvoort in the latest episode of Follow The Rookies

We put our drivers' F1 ACADEMY track knowledge to the test over on YouTube

SHORTS: We put our drivers' F1 ACADEMY track knowledge to the test over on YouTube

F1 ACADEMY is getting in the Texas spirit and you can too, as we're giving you the chance to rock the coolest kicks in town.

Howdy! F1 ACADEMY is getting in the Texas spirit as the series heads to Austin for Round 5 and you can too, as we're giving you the chance to rock the coolest kicks in town.

COMPETITION: Win a one-of-a-kind pair of F1 ACADEMY custom Tecovas Annie Boots 

Three exhilarating races at the Circuit of the Americas gave us no shortage of success stories, so here’s our take on who should be celebrating.

Alisha Palmowski wrote her name into the F1 ACADEMY history book by becoming the series’ fourth Champion, but that wasn’t the only noteworthy moment on our return to Austin.
Three exhilarating races at the Circuit of the Americas gave us no shortage of success stories, so here’s our take on who should be celebrating after Round 5.


STANDOUT STARS: Who earned their spurs at Round 5 in Austin?

Following the conclusion of the F1 ACADEMY Feature Race in Austin, Alba Larsen has been handed a grid penalty.

Larsen penalised following Austin Feature Race

Nina Gademan secured her second F1 ACADEMY race win of 2026 with a remarkable move around the outside at the first corner in Austin's Feature Race.

Nina Gademan secured her second F1 ACADEMY race win of the 2026 season with a remarkable move around the outside at the first corner in Austin's Feature Race,.


FEATURE RACE: Gademan seizes second victory of the season with assured Austin drive

Following an incident in yesterday’s Reverse Grid Race, Alexia Danielsson has been declared unfit to drive in the Feature Race in Austin.

Following an incident in yesterday’s Reverse Grid Race, Alexia Danielsson has been declared unfit to drive in the Feature Race at the Circuit of the Americas today.

Alexia Danielsson withdraws from Austin Feature Race

Billard admitted that converting her pace into a strong result across an entire race weekend had been one of her biggest challenges.

Lisa Billard celebrated her maiden F1 ACADEMY podium after finishing third in the Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas, but admitted that converting her pace into a strong result across an entire race weekend had been one of her biggest challenges throughout her rookie season.

‘I was always fast, but struggled to put everything together’ – Billard explains ‘stressful’ run to first podium in Austin

Alba Larsen admitted she was struggling to find the words after claiming her maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in the Reverse Grid Race in Austin.

Alba Larsen admitted she was struggling to find the words after claiming her maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in the Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas, describing the emotion of hearing the Danish national anthem from the top step of the podium.

‘This shows exactly the potential I’ve had all year’ – Larsen reflects on emotional maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in Austin

Alisha Palmowski has secured the Drivers’ title with a remarkable climb from P8 to P2 in the Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas, 

Alisha Palmowski has secured the 2026 F1 ACADEMY Drivers’ title with a remarkable climb from eighth to second in the Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas. 

REVERSE GRID RACE: Palmowski seals 2026 F1 ACADEMY title as Larsen claims maiden victory in Austin

Rafaela Ferreira will be looking to put a disappointing Opening Race behind her as she prepares to start the Reverse Grid Race in Austin from pole.

Rafaela Ferreira will be looking to put a disappointing Opening Race behind her as she prepares to start Saturday's Reverse Grid Race in Austin from pole position, with the Racing Bulls driver still searching for her maiden F1 ACADEMY podium.

‘I just want this win’ – Ferreira targets maiden F1 ACADEMY podium from Austin Reverse Grid Race pole

Nina Gademan and Alba Larsen secured a third consecutive double podium for MP Motorsport in the F1 ACADEMY Opening Race in Austin. 

Nina Gademan and Alba Larsen secured a third consecutive double podium for MP Motorsport in the F1 ACADEMY Opening Race in Austin. The teammates had to fight one another to the chequered flag after a contentious overtake earlier in the race.

‘I’m not sure I agree with this decision’ – Gademan and Larsen offer differing perspectives on Austin Opening Race battle

The Red Bull Racing driver admitted she had plenty to contend with on her way to victory in Friday's Opening Race in Austin.

Alisha Palmowski's fifth victory of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season was not quite as straightforward as the result might suggest. Between a difficult start, two Safety Car interruptions and the rather unexpected challenge of the setting sun, the Red Bull Racing driver admitted she had plenty to contend with on her way to victory in Friday's Opening Race in Austin.

‘I knew it was now or never’ – Palmowski reflects on crucial opening-lap battle in Austin

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.

‘A rollercoaster of emotions’ - Palmowski reflects on dramatic final lap in Austin Qualifying 

Ava Dobson has been handed grid penalties for all three F1 ACADEMY races in Austin after the American Express driver was found to have failed to slow for a single yellow flag at Sector 19 during the Practice session earlier on today.

Dobson handed penalties for all three Austin races

A momentous final lap saw Alisha Palmowski beat Payton Westcott to secure both pole positions for the Opening Race and the Feature Race.

Alisha Palmowski secured both pole positions with a momentous final lap in Austin Qualifying, despite a lap time deletion initially costing her pole.

QUALIFYING: Palmowski pips Westcott at the chequered flag to sweep both pole positions in Austin

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

Alisha Palmowski and Austin Wild Card Alexia Danielsson will be taking to the track in new liveries this weekend

Red Bull Racing and TeamViewer have unvieled the special edition liveries that will adorn their cars for Round 5 of the 2026 season in Austin.

FIRST LOOK: Red Bull Racing and TeamViewer showcase their Austin liveries

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 Pursuit: F1 ACADEMY offers unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season and will debut exclusively on Disney+ globally.

The Pursuit: F1 ACADEMY, a new documentary special about F1 ACADEMY, the all-female racing series launched by Formula 1 to develop and prepare young women for advancement to higher levels of motorsport, will debut exclusively on Disney+ globally November 19, ahead of the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026 on November 19-21. The special will also stream on the ESPN App later thisyear. 

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