Alisha Palmowski has further solidified her position at the top of the 2026 Formula 1® ACADEMY Drivers’ Standings by claiming her fourth victory of the season in the Feature Race at Zandvoort. Starting from pole position, Palmowski delivered a controlled and commanding performance to extend her championship lead.
The race, held on August 23, 2026, saw Palmowski convert her fourth pole into a win, maintaining a strong gap to her closest rivals. Alba Larsen finished second, continuing her run of podium finishes and moving up to fourth place in the standings. Nina Gademan secured third place, giving MP Motorsport a double podium for the second day in a row.
Other notable performances included Natalia Granada, who managed to hold off pressure from Emma Felbermayr to take fourth place, with Felbermayr finishing fifth. Megan Bruce, Rachel Robertson, Ella Lloyd, Payton Westcott, and Esmee Kosterman rounded out the top ten, with Lloyd making a notable charge from eleventh to eighth.
With this latest win, Palmowski now leads the championship by 48 points over Emma Felbermayr. The race at Zandvoort highlighted the consistency and pace that have marked Palmowski’s season so far, as she continues to build a solid advantage in the Drivers’ Standings.
The competitive battles behind the leader added further interest to the race, with several drivers securing valuable points for their teams. Alba Larsen’s continued presence on the podium reflects her growing momentum in the championship, while MP Motorsport’s double podium underlines their strong form at this stage of the season.
Looking ahead, the next round of the Formula 1® ACADEMY is scheduled for October 22-25 at the Circuit of The Americas. The standings after Zandvoort set the scene for the upcoming races, with Palmowski holding a clear points advantage but with several drivers still in contention for top positions.
This event at Zandvoort demonstrated the ongoing development of the Formula 1® ACADEMY field, with emerging talents showing their capabilities across a challenging and technical circuit. Palmowski’s performance reinforced her status as the driver to beat in 2026, while the rest of the grid continues to push for strong results as the season progresses.