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ALISHA PALMOWSKI Claims 2026 F1 Academy Title at COTA

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October 28, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ALISHA PALMOWSKI wrapped up the 2026 F1 Academy title at COTA with a dominant weekend: double pole, a race win, and P2 in the reverse-grid finale.
  • Starting eighth in the reverse-grid race, PALMOWSKI charged through the field to seal the crown — needing only to stay ahead of title rival EMMA FELBERMAYR.
  • The Red Bull-backed PALMOWSKI joins an elite list of F1 Academy champions: Doriane Pin (2025), Abbi Pulling (2024), and Marta Garcia (2023).
  • COTA delivered a record 467,000 three-day attendance for the US GP weekend, providing a massive stage for PALMOWSKI’s championship-clinching performance.

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Paul Tamayo originally appearing on sports.yahoo.com