WESTCOTT Claims Maiden Win as LARSEN Secures First Podium at Zandvoort

August 23, 2026

• PAYTON WESTCOTT dominated from reverse-grid pole to secure her maiden F1 Academy victory, managing late pressure from ALBA LARSEN who delivered blistering pace to claim her first championship podium in second.
• NINA GADEMAN secured third for her third podium of 2026, holding off home favorite ESMEE KOSTERMAN who delivered a career-best fourth place on her first full-time appearance at Zandvoort.
• Championship leader PALMOWSKI stalled at the start and could only recover to 12th, turning pole position for Sunday’s feature into a missed points opportunity during the reverse-grid contest.
• FLORESCU POTOLEA impressed on her F1 Academy debut, recovering from last place after a qualifying disqualification for lubricant regulations to finish 11th, while FELBERMAYR dropped to 13th with a five-second penalty.
• LARSEN’s breakthrough performance earned front-row alongside PALMOWSKI for Sunday’s feature race, setting up a crucial title fight with the fastest driver carrying superior pace into the main points-paying event.

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