Palmowski confirms 2027 move to Formula Regional and Red Bull

Alisha Palmowski has confirmed her next step after clinching the 2026 F1 Academy title in Austin, Texas. The Briton will race in the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC) in 2027 with Rodin Motorsport, with a fully funded seat backed by F1 Academy and Red Bull.

The 20-year-old will also join the Red Bull Junior Team next season, with a testing programme included in the deal. Palmowski made her F1 Academy debut as a wildcard entry in Qatar in 2024, before Red Bull backed her for a full season with Campos Racing in 2025. She stayed with the team for 2026 and sealed the title with three races remaining, having taken five wins and seven podiums by the penultimate round.

Palmowski said the move was the goal of moving up the single-seater ladder. F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff said Palmowski had earned her place in Red Bull's programme, and that helping champions take the next step is part of the series' mission.