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ALBA LARSEN Tops F1 Academy Fan Poll Over PALMOWSKI and FELBERMAYR

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April 18, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • Ferrari-backed ALBA LARSEN captured 30% of fan votes in F1 Academy’s 2026 championship prediction poll, establishing herself as the preseason favourite among supporters tracking junior single-seater development.
  • Red Bull’s ALISHA PALMOWSKI secured second place in fan expectations, continuing her upward trajectory as a standout prospect within the junior ladder backed by top-tier F1 academy infrastructure.
  • Mercedes representative EMMA FELBERMAYR rounded out the top three, demonstrating the competitive depth among F1-affiliated academy programs entering the new season with enhanced visibility and media exposure.

UPCOMING:

  • F1 Academy 2026 season opener (date TBA)

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

ALBA LARSEN ALISHA PALMOWSKI EMMA FELBERMAYR

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Sofia Bianchi originally appearing on scuderiafans.com