Alisha Palmowski secures F1 Academy championship in Austin

Alisha Palmowski clinched the 2026 F1 Academy championship in Austin, three races before the season's end. With a strong performance, she achieved a 70-point lead in the standings after finishing second in the Reverse Grid Race, following her victory in the Opening Race. The 20-year-old driver, backed by Red Bull, has dominated this season with five wins and six pole positions. Palmowski becomes the second British driver to earn this title, celebrating her team's efforts and her development as both a driver and individual. Her next race is scheduled for later today in Austin, where she will start from pole position.

• 1:00 AMSky Sports — 'Dream come true!' - Britain's Palmowski becomes 2026 F1 Academy champion