PALMOWSKI Commands F1 Academy as Series Heads to Silverstone This Weekend
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June 28, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- ALISHA PALMOWSKI dominates with 78 points after Montreal heroics, recording F1 Academy’s largest winning margin at 10.955s. She swept Opening and Feature races while MATHILDA PAATZ claimed Aston Martin’s maiden victory.
- Rookie trio MEGAN BRUCE, KAYLEE COUNTRYMAN, and PAATZ emerged in Montreal’s challenging wet conditions. Bruce secured consecutive podiums (P2, P3) while Countryman earned her first top-three finish in demanding circumstances.
- EMMA FELBERMAYR holds second overall with 53 points after Shanghai Feature Race triumph in thrilling last-lap duel with Palmowski. NINA GADEMAN opened her season account with Reverse Grid victory.
- Wild card CHIARA BÄTTIG brings British F4 Silverstone podium experience and Red Bull Junior credentials. Multiple championship drivers including ELLA LLOYD and ESMEE KOSTERMAN have previous circuit knowledge from F4 campaigns.
UPCOMING:
- F1 Academy Round 3 – Silverstone Circuit, July 3-5: Practice/Qualifying Friday, Reverse Grid Race Saturday 18:05, Feature Race Sunday 10:00 GMT+1
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Anny Wooldridge originally appearing on www.femalesinmotorsport.com
