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Palmowski Clinches Thrilling F1 Academy Win in Montreal Opener
Highlights
- Alisha Palmowski won Montreal Opening Race from pole position.
- She finished 10.1 seconds ahead, largest gap in series history.
- Teammate Megan Bruce secured second, completing Campos Racing one-two.
- Mathilda Paatz took third after teammate’s mistake.
- Kaylee Countryman starts Reverse Grid Race from pole position.
- Nina Gademan penalized five seconds, dropping from sixth to ninth.
Alisha Palmowski converts pole position into a commanding F1 Academy Opening Race win in Montreal, controlling proceedings from the launch and never ceding track position.
She gaps the field by 10.1 seconds, the largest winning margin recorded in the series, reflecting clear pace advantage and clean execution.
Palmowski wins by 10.1s, the largest margin in series history.
Campos Racing completes a one-two as Megan Bruce finishes second, resisting sustained pressure from Mercedes’ Payton Westcott and Aston Martin’s Mathilda Paatz.
Paatz secures third after capitalising on a teammate error, while Rafaela Ferreira and Alba Larsen round out a competitive top five.
Campos Racing locks out the top two with Palmowski and Bruce.
McLaren’s Ella Lloyd charges from 16th to sixth, gaining ten places through consistent pace and opportunistic racecraft.
Alpine’s Nina Gademan initially finishes sixth but receives a five‑second penalty for failing to follow Race Director instructions when rejoining at Turn 13, dropping to ninth.
Rookies Kaylee Countryman and Ella Stevens score their first series points in seventh and eighth, underlining the depth across this year’s grid.
Audi’s Emma Felbermayr stalls at the start, then recovers steadily to take tenth and the final point.
Kaylee Countryman takes Reverse Grid Race pole for the afternoon.
Countryman starts the Reverse Grid Race from pole this afternoon, placing proven starters behind and offering a strategic test in traffic and tyre preservation.
The Montreal weekend sits within a broader narrative shaped by 2026 F1 Canadian qualifying, amplifying visibility for the championship and its drivers.
Off track, the series’ profile grows after a recent new partner agreement, supporting promotion as competitive standards tighten.
Palmowski’s execution and Campos momentum set a clear benchmark, yet the reversed order and evolving conditions ensure the competitive picture remains fluid.
Visual Summary
Palmowski
WIN +10.1s
Bruce
2nd
Paatz
3rd
Unstoppable
Alisha Palmowski takes victory by a record margin
The biggest-ever F1 Academy win: +10.1s gap from pole to flag.
▲10
Lloyd
from P16 to P6
Lloyd
from P16 to P6
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Countryman
First points (7th)
Countryman
First points (7th)
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Stevens
First points (8th)
Stevens
First points (8th)
??
Felbermayr
Stalled → finishes 10th
Felbermayr
Stalled → finishes 10th
⏱️➖5s
Gademan
P6 to P9 penalty
Gademan
P6 to P9 penalty
?? Reverse Grid Race up next: Countryman on pole
Daniel Miller reports on Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends with race-day analysis, team-radio highlights, and point-standings updates. He explains power-unit upgrades, aerodynamic developments, and driver rivalries in straightforward, SEO-friendly language for a global F1 audience.
