ALISHA PALMOWSKI Claims Maiden Pole at Shanghai, Eyes Championship Glory

March 13, 2026

• ALISHA PALMOWSKI dominates Shanghai qualifying with 2:04.182, claiming maiden F1 Academy pole by four-tenths over ALBA LARSEN. Red Bull Racing driver leverages circuit mastery after 2025 reverse-grid victory at same venue.
• Championship-focused PALMOWSKI balances pole celebration with strategic thinking, emphasizing points accumulation over individual race wins. Admits frustration from multiple P2 finishes in 2025, sees breakthrough as validation of consistent raw speed.
• EMMA FELBERMAYR features among top qualifiers as session complicated by red flag for Haas driver KAYLEE COUNTRYMAN. Tire strategy and traffic management prove critical factors in competitive field.
• PALMOWSKI credits Campos Racing for car setup, describes qualifying as precision balancing act where 1-2% margin separates pole from disaster. Remains calm under pressure despite strategic complications and marginal performance windows.

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