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ALISHA PALMOWSKI Commands F1 Academy Win; BATTIG Makes History at Silverstone

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July 5, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ALISHA PALMOWSKI converted P2 start into dominant win, extending championship lead with third series victory. Experience advantage over rookie rivals proved decisive as she controlled race from lights-out restart.
  • CHIARA BATTIG made history twice—Friday pole position as wildcard, then Sunday’s second-place finish as first-ever wildcard podium finisher. Swiss driver kept pressure on leader throughout, remaining within DRS range.
  • EMMA FELBERMAYR held third under intense pressure from NINA GADEMAN. Audi-backed driver’s experience showed early, passing RACHEL ROBERTSON before Safety Car, then defending final podium spot at checkered flag.
  • ELLA LLOYD rocketed from eighth to third in opening lap chaos after LISA BILLARD’s grid stall. McLaren driver defended hard against FELBERMAYR before fading, ultimately losing out to GADEMAN for fourth.

UPCOMING:

  • F1 Academy next round TBD

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

ALISHA PALMOWSKI CHIARA BATTIG EMMA FELBERMAYR NINA GÅDEMAN RACHEL ROBERTSON ELLA LLOYD LISA BILLARD

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Tiana Soans originally appearing on www.motorsportweek.com