Alisha Palmowski secures pole position for F1 Academy at Zandvoort
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:58 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Alisha Palmowski of Red Bull captured pole position for the F1 Academy Zandvoort Feature Race during a wet-to-dry Qualifying session on August 22, 2026. After facing early challenges including a trip into the gravel, Palmowski finished with a lap time of 1:40.911, edging out Alba Larsen by 0.864 seconds. Natalia Granada achieved her best-ever Qualifying result in third place. The competition saw several drivers perform strongly, with the Reverse Grid Race scheduled to start Saturday at 14:30 local time.
- •Palmowski topped the timesheets in a dramatic Qualifying session.
- •Larsen initially led but finished second after strong late laps.
- •Granada recorded her best-ever Qualifying result in third.
- •Emma Felbermayr and Nina Gademan completed the top five.
- •The Reverse Grid Race is set for Saturday at 14:30 local time.
"Polesitter Alisha Palmowski extended her lead at the top of the standings as she won the F1 ACADEMY Feature Race in Zandvoort.
"Red Bull's Alisha Palmowski secured pole position for the F1 ACADEMY Zandvoort Feature Race.
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External links- Formula1.com—Palmowski seizes Zandvoort pole in dramatic Qualifying
Red Bull's Alisha Palmowski secured pole position for the F1 ACADEMY Zandvoort Feature Race.
- Formula1.com—Palmowski secures fourth win of the season in Zandvoort
Polesitter Alisha Palmowski extended her lead at the top of the standings as she won the F1 ACADEMY Feature Race in Zandvoort.
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