Payton Westcott secures first F1 ACADEMY win in Zandvoort race

Payton Westcott achieved her first F1 ACADEMY victory at the Reverse Grid Race in Zandvoort on August 22, 2026. Starting from pole position, Westcott maintained her lead throughout the 17-lap race and finished approximately two tenths ahead of her competitors. The race unfolded following the disqualification of Zoe Florescu due to technical breaches, allowing Westcott to capitalize on the opportunity. She was joined on the podium by Alba Larsen and Nina Gademan, both from MP Motorsport. Following this race, Alisha Palmowski will start on pole for the upcoming Feature Race scheduled for 10:30 local time on August 23.