ALISHA PALMOWSKI Leads MAYA WEUG & CHLOE CHAMBERS in F1 Academy Dutch Practice

August 29, 2025

by RACERS // from www.racers-behindthehelmet.com

• ALISHA PALMOWSKI picked up exactly where she left off after the 75-day break, topping practice at Zandvoort by the slimmest of margins – just 0.005 seconds ahead of championship contender MAYA WEUG. The Campos Racing driver had already proven fastest at this track during July testing, and her consistency here is becoming a calling card as we head into the business end of the season.
• The session showcased how this field has tightened up during the summer break, with drivers like CHLOE CHONG leading at halfway before PALMOWSKI and teammate CHLOE CHAMBERS became the first to break the 1:39 barrier. WEUG’s late charge nearly stole the top spot with a blistering second sector, proving she’s ready to fight for every tenth as the championship battle intensifies.
• Several drivers used the British F4 round at this same circuit as preparation – a smart move that paid dividends for those who could afford the additional seat time. Wild card ESMEE KOSTERMAN showed she belongs here with early pace before a harmless spin, while home hero NINA GADEMAN reminded everyone she knows this track well, sitting seventh after making her F1 Academy debut here last year.

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