F1 Academy 2026 Chinese Grand Prix &#8211; Qualifying Results

F1 Academy 2026 Chinese Grand Prix – Qualifying Results

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Alisha Palmowski has claimed her first pole position during the 2026 F1 Academy season at the Chinese Grand Prix.

The Red Bull-backed driver posted a blistering 2:04.1, nearly half a second clear of Alba Larsen in second. Emma Felbermayr rounded out the top three, setting the grid for Sunday’s Race 2.

Alpine-backed Nina Gademan will start from pole position for tomorrow’s race 1, with the top eight reversed.

View the full classification below!

Position	Driver	Team	Lap Time	Gap
1	Alisha Palmowski	Campos Racing	2:04.182
2	Alba Larsen	MP Motorsport		+0.4
3	Emma Felbermayr	Rodin Motorsport		+0.4
4	Rafaela Ferreira	Campos Racing		+0.5
5	Lisa Billard	ART Grand Prix		+0.5
6	Payton Westcott	PREMA Racing		+0.6
7	Natalia Granada	PREMA Racing		+0.7
8	Nina Gademan	MP Motorsport		+0.7
9	Ava Dobson	HITECH		+0.8
10	Ella Lloyd	Rodin Motorsport		+0.8
11	Ella Stevens	Rodin Motorsport		+0.8
12	Rachel Robertson	HITECH		+0.9
13	Jade Jacquet	ART Grand Prix		+1.1
14	Megan Bruce	Campos Racing		+1.1
15	Esmee Kosterman	MP Motorsport		+1.2
16	Mathilda Paatz	PREMA Racing		+1.4
17	Kaylee Countryman	ART Grand Prix		+2.2
18	Wei Shi (WCD)	HITECH		+2.4