NINA GADEMAN Claims Maiden 2026 F1 Academy Victory at Chinese GP

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March 14, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • NINA GADEMAN delivered a flawless drive for Alpine to capture the 2026 season-opening F1 Academy victory in Shanghai, avoiding the usual first-race mayhem that plagued competitors.
  • NATALIA GRANADA secured P2 in a tight finish, with EMMA FELBERMAYR completing the podium positions as the trio separated themselves from the field.
  • Local favorite WEI SHI struggled to gain momentum on home soil, finishing 17th while ALISHA PALMOWSKI recovered from pole position to salvage fifth place.

UPCOMING:

  • F1 Academy Race 2 – Chinese Grand Prix

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

NINA GÅDEMAN NATALIA GRANADA EMMA FELBERMAYR ALISHA PALMOWSKI

all-female f1 academy, alpine, chinese grand prix

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Tiana Soans originally appearing on www.motorsportweek.com