Highlights: Round 1 Race 1 in Shanghai

HIGHLIGHTS: Palmowski kicks off rookie season with first F1 ACADEMY victory in Shanghai Race 1

Starts to the season don’t get much better than this for Alisha Palmowski, as she held her nerve to bring home her first F1 ACADEMY win in Shanghai. 

Starts to the season don’t get much better than this for Alisha Palmowski, as the Red Bull Racing driver held her nerve to bring home her first F1 ACADEMY win in Shanghai. 
Lining up in fourth, she was dogged in her pursuit, making her way up to second on the opening lap. Trying to pile the pressure on race leader Nina Gademan, she benefitted from the Alpine driver’s retirement to inherit the lead with two laps to go and fended off teammate Chloe Chambers for the victory. 

‘The happiest I’ve ever been’ – Jubilant Palmowski reflects on ‘whirlwind’ Race 1 win in Shanghai after overcoming ‘very distracting’ issue

Palmowski held firm in a drag race to the line, keeping teammate Chambers at bay for a Campos Racing 1-2 finish. 

Alisha Palmowski held firm in a drag race to the line to secure her first victory in F1 ACADEMY, keeping teammate Chloe Chambers at bay for a Campos Racing 1-2 finish. 
Reverse pole-sitter Nina Gademan overcame three Safety Car restarts in the lead, until an issue on the penultimate lap forced the Alpine driver out of the running. Promoted to the front, Red Bull Racing’s Palmowski resisted the pressure from Chambers, whilst Maya Weug made her way up to third.  

RACE 1: Palmowski claims maiden victory in Shanghai after penultimate lap heartbreak for Gademan 

Chloe Chambers got her 2025 campaign off to a positive start, securing a top-three time around the Shanghai International Circuit in Free Practice.

Chloe Chambers got her 2025 campaign off to a positive start, securing a top-three time around the Shanghai International Circuit in Free Practice.
The Red Bull Ford driver was late to getting her first time on the board, as she was one of four drivers not to set a time before the Red Flag. Quickly getting up to speed, Chambers ended up 0.252s down on pace-setter Pin by the chequered flag.

Chambers looking to unlock untapped potential in Shanghai Qualifying

Following the conclusion of Free Practice in Shanghai, Rafaela Ferreira has been handed a grid penalty for both F1 ACADEMY races in Round 1.

Ferreira handed post-Practice penalty and Block to miss Shanghai Qualifying

With a non-stop agenda from the start of the weekend to its very end, Gabriela Parra knows exactly what it means to perform under pressure.

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‘We are changing the whole game’ – Campos Racing’s Gabriela Parra on how she balances her roles as Team Manager and Race Engineer

We caught up with the Briton to get her take on an unforgettable evening in London, as the 10 F1 teams unveiled their 2025 liveries at The O2 Arena.

Marking your first major event as a 2025 F1 ACADEMY driver doesn’t get much better than F1 75 Live, as Alisha Palmowski got the chance to be a part of one of the biggest events in the sport’s history.
Watching alongside 15,000 fans at The O2 Arena, the Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy driver joined Racing Bulls’ Rafaela Ferreira and Red Bull Ford driver Chloe Chambers at the groundbreaking event. We caught up with the Briton to get her take on an unforgettable evening in London.


Palmowski reflects on ‘dream come true’ opportunity to represent Red Bull Racing at F1 75 Live

Campos Racing were a team on the up in 2024, but now the Spanish squad are setting their sights even higher ahead of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season. 

Campos Racing were a team on the up in 2024, but now the Spanish squad are setting their sights even higher ahead of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season. 
After finishing bottom of the Teams’ Standings in 2023, last year saw them threaten the top spot — sitting only 26 points behind then leaders Rodin Motorsport after their home round in Barcelona. However, they were unable to sustain their form and eventually finished third. 

TEAM GUIDE: The Red Bull-backed trio looking to take Campos to the title in 2025

The Briton is the eighth driver locked in for the 2025 F1 ACADEMY campaign, joining the Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme.

Alisha Palmowski has become the eighth driver locked in for the 2025 F1 ACADEMY campaign, with the Briton joining the Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme for next season.
The 18-year-old has already had her first taste of the series, competing as the Wild Card entry for Round 6 in Lusail, Qatar. A promising weekend saw her qualify sixth and fourth, going on to score a P5 finish in Race 1.

Alisha Palmowski to drive for Red Bull Racing in 2025

Kick Sauber F1 Team have announced that their 2024 driver Carrie Schreiner has been appointed as Team Brand Ambassador.

Kick Sauber F1 Team have announced that their 2024 driver Carrie Schreiner has been appointed as Team Brand Ambassador, following the conclusion of her two-season stint in F1 ACADEMY.

Carrie Schreiner appointed Kick Sauber Team Brand Ambassador 

Chloe Chambers is targeting victory in the final race of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season as she looks to end her debut campaign on a high.

Chloe Chambers is targeting victory in the final race of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season as she looks to end her debut campaign on a high.
The Haas driver achieved her fourth podium finish of the year at the Yas Marina Circuit in Race 2 – coming home second behind winner and 2024 champion Abbi Pulling – though it was a day of mixed fortunes for the American.

Chambers hoping to have ‘good shot’ at victory in Race 3 after securing fourth podium of 2024 in Abu Dhabi

After topping Practice in Yas Marina, Chloe Chambers is confident she can keep up her top three fight ahead of the toughest Qualifying of the season.

There was no better way for Chloe Chambers to kick of the final round of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season than by topping a session for the first time, outside of her Barcelona Race 2 win.
A late burst with three minutes to go in Practice promoted the Haas driver to the top of the timing sheet with a 1:56.175. Less than two tenths covered the top four, with her finishing ahead of Abbi Pulling, Doriane Pin and Hamda Al Qubaisi. 

Chambers plotting plan of attack for switched-up Qualifying after setting the pace in Yas Marina Practice

Chloe Chambers stamped her mark on the final Practice session of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season, topping the times ahead of Abbi Pulling and Doriane Pin.

Chloe Chambers stamped her mark on the final Practice session of the 2024 F1 ACADEMY season, getting it off to the perfect start by pipping Alpine driver Abbi Pulling and Mercedes’ Doriane Pin to the top spot. 
Less than two tenths separated the top four, as the Haas driver went quickest on a 1:56.175 with three minutes left on the clock. Pulling finished 0.138s back in second, whilst Pin moved ahead of Hamda Al Qubaisi to seal third at the chequered flag.

PRACTICE: Chambers goes fastest in final 2024 Practice around Yas Marina

Gabriela Parra says to be in contention for the title this time around is a mark of how far they’ve progressed over the last 12 months.

After finishing bottom of the Teams’ Standings in 2023, Campos Racing Team Manager Gabriela Parra says to be in contention for the title this time around is a mark of how far they’ve progressed over the last 12 months. 
The Spanish outfit have enjoyed much stronger form throughout the 2024 season, but they have the most work to do in the final two rounds out of the contenders. Holding P3 in the Teams’ Standings with 228 points to their name, they sit 59 points behind leaders PREMA Racing. 

Campos Team Manager hails squad's 'huge step' as Parra insists Teams' title is still achievable 

With her 2025 plans sorted, we chatted to Chloe Chambers about the Teams’ title and having her own quest for the top three still on the line.

Chloe Chambers’ 2025 plans might already be locked in, but the American driver isn’t taking her foot off the gas with the Teams’ title and her own quest for the top three on the line. 
Competitive from the outset of her debut F1 ACADEMY campaign with a podium in Miami, Chambers’ fortunes were on the rise when a third-place finish in Barcelona alongside a victory in Race 2 elevated her to third in the Drivers’ Standings. 

Chambers eyes ‘better one next year’ as she looks to use top three fight as springboard for 2025 title challenge 

With the top three and Teams' title fights still in the balance, we spoke to Nerea Martí about her targets for the season-ending double-header.

After missing a top-three place in the Drivers’ Standings last season, Nerea Martí is determined not to lose out a second time around.
The Tommy Hilfiger driver has tasted success in 2024, earning three podiums so far. Fifth in the Standings on 101 points, she has a 19-point deficit to close on third-placed Maya Weug with two rounds remaining. 

‘It would be very special’ – Martí targeting Campos Teams’ title as well as top three Drivers’ finish

RB have announced that they will be fielding Brazilian driver Rafaela Ferreira for the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season.

RB have confirmed that they will be fielding Brazilian driver Rafaela Ferreira for the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season.

Rafaela Ferreira signs with RB for 2025 campaign

Despite earning the second-fastest time on Day 2 of the in-season test in Abu Dhabi, the Tommy Hilfiger driver believes there’s still time to find.

She might have earned the second-fastest time on Day 2 of the in-season test in Abu Dhabi, but Nerea Martí believes there’s still time to find.
With her run plan focused on shorter Qualifying simulations, the Tommy Hilfiger driver led the way at the halfway mark and built on that pace — ending the day with a 1:57.118, three tenths off pace-setter Abbi Pulling.


Martí still searching for improvement after strong Day 2 pace

The American has become first driver announced for the 2025 season, joining the Red Bull Ford Academy Programme for her sophomore campaign next year. 

Chloe Chambers has become the first driver announced for the 2025 season, with the American driver joining the Red Bull Ford Academy Programme for her sophomore F1 ACADEMY campaign next year. 

Chloe Chambers teams up with Red Bull Ford for 2025 F1 ACADEMY season

The Haas driver was left satisfied with her Race 2 “bounce back” as she finished P8, even if it wasn’t the result she was initially hoping for.

Chloe Chambers was left satisfied with her Race 2 “bounce back” in Singapore as she finished P8, even if it wasn’t the result she was initially hoping for.
The Haas driver had a less-than-ideal start in the second race of the weekend, losing two positions on the first lap to see her running in 11th, but she managed to fight her way back up the order.

Chambers reflects on Singapore ‘bounce back’ as she drops a place in Drivers’ Standings

Nerea Martí was brimming with confidence in hers and Campos Racing’s pace after securing the second-fastest time of Free Practice in Singapore.

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