PALMOWSKI Survives LARSEN Pressure For Fourth Win, Extends Title Lead

August 23, 2026

• ALISHA PALMOWSKI delivered her fourth win despite compromised starts, tactically managing tire degradation while ALBA LARSEN applied relentless early-race pressure before fading in the second stint at Zandvoort.
• The Red Bull driver’s 48-point cushion over EMMA FELBERMAYR means she could clinch the title in Austin with a round remaining, though she’s maintaining a race-by-race focus despite the commanding advantage.
• PALMOWSKI’s tactical racing showcased championship maturity, deliberately running at 90-95% early to preserve rubber while using dirty air to compromise LARSEN’s tire life, executing a patient winning strategy.
• Launch issues plagued PALMOWSKI all weekend after a stall from eighth dropped her to 13th in the Reverse Grid Race, prompting urgent setup work ahead of the decisive Feature Race.

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