ALISHA PALMOWSKI Wins F1 Academy Montreal With Record-Breaking 10s Margin

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May 24, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ALISHA PALMOWSKI dominated from pole in wet Montreal conditions, building a record-breaking 10-second victory margin over EMMA FELBERMAYR while extending her championship lead with flawless execution.
  • EMMA FELBERMAYR salvaged crucial championship points by hunting down PAYTON WESTCOTT and capitalizing on MEGAN BRUCE’s wall contact to claim second, keeping title hopes alive despite the gap.
  • MEGAN BRUCE delivered an aggressive drive from third on the grid, seizing second from Westcott early before a late wall touch dropped her to third at the flag.
  • ELLA LLOYD charged through from 16th with aggressive moves including a three-wide battle with ALBA LARSEN and RAFAELA FERREIRA, ultimately claiming ninth after early contact with LISA BILLARD.
  • NINA GADEMAN executed a patient overtake on Larsen after an earlier failed attempt, while WESTCOTT’s grass excursion cost her the podium in a race of attrition.

UPCOMING:

  • F1 Academy next round TBA

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Fleur Rogerson originally appearing on www.motorsportweek.com