ALBA LARSEN Shows Pace But Errors Cost Points at Shanghai F1 Academy Opener

March 19, 2026

• ALBA LARSEN qualified P2 for Shanghai main race but contact with EMMA FELBERMAYR in Race 1 damaged her front wing, dropping her to 18th despite setting fastest lap after pit repairs.
• The 17-year-old Ferrari Driver Academy prospect executed flawless Race 2 start, immediately taking lead and building 1.5-second gap before Safety Car neutralized advantage on lap 9.
• LARSEN’s weekend unraveled at Turn 16 restart when she braked four meters late, hitting gravel and dropping outside points before recovering to eighth, salvaging only four championship points.

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