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PALMOWSKI Dominates Qualifying as F1 Academy Hits Zandvoort

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August 22, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ALISHA PALMOWSKI claimed pole position for Red Bull Racing with a commanding 1:40.911 lap in tricky conditions at Zandvoort, extending her qualifying dominance in the F1 Academy championship.
  • ALBA LARSEN secured second place on the grid with NATALIA GRANADA completing the top three, setting up an intriguing battle for the Dutch Grand Prix podium positions.
  • Wild card entry ZOE FLORESCU impressed in her debut qualifying session, finishing seventh overall which positions her on the front row for today’s reverse grid race at Zandvoort.

UPCOMING:

  • F1 Academy Reverse Grid Race – Zandvoort Circuit
  • F1 Academy Feature Race – Dutch Grand Prix

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

ALISHA PALMOWSKI ALBA LARSEN NATALIA GRANADA ZOE FLORESCU

all-female f1 academy, circuit zandvoort, oracle red bull racing

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