Alisha Palmowski

Formula racing // British

The plan is to win it anyway, I’ve only had one practice start but if I can have a good enough start, win race one.

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nickname:

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Birthday:

September 21, 2006 (19)

Birthplace:

Manchester, England

racing type:

Formula racing

team(s):

F1 Academy 2025

racing status:

Pro

height (cm):

173

residence:

Derbyshire, UK

inspiration(s):

her great-grandad

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profile updated: June 12, 2025

Alisha Palmowski is a promising British racing driver who has quickly risen through the motorsport ranks from karting to single-seaters, recently securing a spot with Red Bull’s F1 Academy Programme for 2025.

EARLY YEARS

Born on September 21, 2006, in Manchester, England, Alisha grew up in a family with racing heritage through her great-grandfather Mario Palmowski, a former BriSCA F1 Stock Car racing driver. Her introduction to racing came at age nine when she first experienced karting at a local indoor track during school holidays with her grandparents—a chance event that ignited her passion for motorsports[1]. Her supportive parents attended races every weekend, with her father particularly sharing her enthusiasm for cars and racing[1]. Early exposure to Formula 1, watching races on TV and attending the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, further fueled her ambition, with Jenson Button serving as an idol as she followed his path from karting to professional racing[1].

EARLY SUCCESS

Alisha’s competitive career began in 2016-2017 in the Daytona Junior InKart Championship before moving to the BirelART Series UK in 2018, where she claimed the Junior Rookie Champion title[1][5]. When the series was rebranded as the Daniel Ricciardo Series UK, she achieved Junior Vice Champion honors in both 2020 and 2021[1][5]. Her transition to car racing came through winning the Ginetta Junior Scholarship in 2022, leading to impressive performances in the Ginetta Junior Championship with 3 wins and 15 podiums in 34 appearances[2]. In 2024, she made a stunning single-seater debut in the GB4 Championship, winning her first race at Oulton Park and securing two more victories en route to finishing as vice-champion[1].

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

2018: Junior Rookie Champion in the BirelART Series UK[1].
2020: Junior Vice Champion in the Daniel Ricciardo Series UK national championship[1].
2022: 2nd place in the Michelin Ginetta Junior Winter Championship with Preptech UK[4].
2023: 5th place in the Michelin Ginetta Junior Championship with Elite Motorsport[4].
2024: Vice-champion in the GB4 Championship with Elite Motorsport, securing 3 wins and 11 podiums[1][4].
2024: Won her first race at Oulton Park in the GB4 championship[1].
2024: Competed in F1 Academy as a Wild Card entry at Lusail, Qatar, finishing 5th in her first race[4].

REPUTATION

At just 18 years old, Alisha has rapidly established herself as one of Britain’s most promising female motorsport talents. Her remarkable progression from karting to single-seaters has been characterized by consistently strong performances at each level. Recognition as a BRDC Rising Star and multiple awards from the British Women Racing Drivers Club highlight her status in the racing community[2][5]. Her impressive debut in the GB4 Championship—securing three wins, two pole positions, and 11 podiums to finish as Vice Champion in her first single-seater season—demonstrated her natural ability to adapt to more powerful machinery[1][5]. Her successful wild card appearance in the F1 Academy at Lusail further cemented her reputation as a driver ready for higher competition.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

For 2025, Alisha will join Campos Racing in the F1 Academy series, supported by the Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme—a pivotal step in her career providing her with the same resources and development opportunities as other Red Bull Junior drivers[2][4]. She is already preparing intensively for the season, utilizing simulators and working closely with her team. Looking beyond, her ultimate aspiration is to become a Formula 1 driver and World Champion, though she emphasizes the importance of enjoying her journey and maintaining a long-term presence in motorsport[1]. This partnership with Red Bull represents a significant milestone in her pursuit of reaching the pinnacle of motorsport.