Austin 2026: reports say Palmowski sealed F1 Academy

Formula1.com and BBC Sport reported Alisha Palmowski secured the 2026 F1 Academy title in Austin, while Alba Larsen took her first series win.

Formula1.com reported that Alisha Palmowski secured the 2026 F1 Academy title in Austin after climbing from eighth to second in the Reverse Grid Race at the Circuit of the Americas. The same report said Alba Larsen claimed her first win in the series.

BBC Sport also reported that Palmowski won the title in Austin. Based on those reports, the championship outcome emerged from the F1 Academy action at the Circuit of the Americas rather than from the Formula 1 track sessions.

Those reports pointed to two main developments from the weekend: Larsen’s maiden victory and Palmowski’s charge from eighth to second, which was enough to settle the title.