ALISHA PALMOWSKI Leads British Charge as F1 Academy Debuts at Silverstone

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July 1, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • Red Bull-backed ALISHA PALMOWSKI leads F1 Academy standings heading into Silverstone debut, racing identical F4-level machinery as Britain fields five of 21 drivers in championship with direct F1 team support.
  • MEGAN BRUCE holds third overall while McLaren Racing duo ELLA LLOYD and ELLA STEVENS have scored points. RACHEL ROBERTSON secured fourth on Las Vegas debut last season, seeking first 2025 points.
  • Britain’s depth reflects grassroots investment through Girls on Track UK and Girls Karting Academy programs. JAMIE CHADWICK progressed to WEC with Genesis; ABBI PULLING won 2024 F1 Academy then became first woman to win GB3 race at Spa.
  • Over 40 percent of 2025 British GP tickets purchased by women as F1’s female fanbase surges. PALMOWSKI and LLOYD compete in Motorsport UK High Performance Academy; BRUCE and ROBERTSON in Race Academy development pathway.

UPCOMING:

  • F1 Academy races at Silverstone during British Grand Prix weekend

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

ALISHA PALMOWSKI MEGAN BRUCE ELLA LLOYD ELLA STEVENS RACHEL ROBERTSON JAMIE CHADWICK ABBI PULLING

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on motorsportuk.org