ALISHA PALMOWSKI Secures Maximum Points at Zandvoort Over ALBA LARSEN
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August 24, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- ALISHA PALMOWSKI converted pole into her fourth 2026 victory, resisting sustained pressure from Ferrari-backed ALBA LARSEN throughout before taking maximum points with pole, win, and fastest lap to extend her championship lead to 48 points.
- LARSEN completed a breakthrough weekend with consecutive podiums, demonstrating front-running pace throughout by setting multiple fastest laps and remaining within striking distance despite aero wash challenges, lifting her from eighth to fourth in standings.
- Home favorite NINA GADEMAN maximized her weekend with back-to-back podiums, finishing eight seconds behind the leaders after an excellent Turn 1 move past NATALIA GRANADA secured third on the opening lap.
- EMMA FELBERMAYR applied constant pressure on Granada for fourth but couldn’t complete the pass, settling for fifth while Saturday winner PAYTON WESTCOTT could only manage ninth after her maiden victory from eighth on the grid.
- LISA BILLARD provided the only significant position gain, recovering from 17th to 12th with decisive overtaking, while JADE JACQUET recorded her strongest weekend to date finishing 11th despite Zandvoort’s overtaking difficulties.
UPCOMING:
- Circuit of The Americas, October 24-25, 2026 – Three F1 Academy races scheduled
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com
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