ALISHA PALMOWSKI Joins Red Bull F1 Academy as Team Unveils 2026 Partnership

January 20, 2026

• ALISHA PALMOWSKI was officially announced as Oracle Red Bull Racing’s F1 Academy driver for the 2026 season during the team’s high-profile launch event at Detroit’s Michigan Central Station. Her inclusion in the star-studded reveal alongside Max Verstappen and new teammate Isack Hadjar signals Red Bull’s continued commitment to developing female talent through their academy programs.
• The announcement comes as Red Bull embarks on their most ambitious technical gamble yet – partnering with Ford to develop their own power unit after years of Honda dominance. While the focus was largely on the team’s transition to becoming a full works manufacturer, PALMOWSKI’s presence at the launch demonstrates how Red Bull is positioning itself across multiple racing categories, not just F1.
• With F1 Academy continuing to grow as the premier pathway for women in motorsport, PALMOWSKI’s association with one of F1’s most successful teams gives her access to world-class resources and technical expertise. The timing couldn’t be better – as Red Bull navigates the 2026 regulation changes that will see 50% electric power units and active aerodynamics, having diverse perspectives in their driver development program could prove invaluable.

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