Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, November 13, 2026: Newly crowned F1 Academy champion Alisha Palmowski will join the Red Bull Junior Team from 2027, taking the next step in her motorsport career with a move to the Formula Regional European Championship (FREC).

The British driver will compete for Rodin Motorsport in the 2027 season as part of Red Bull’s continued investment in her development and long-term ambition of progressing through the single-seater ranks towards Formula One.

Palmowski’s promotion follows two seasons with the Red Bull Racing Academy Programme in F1 Academy, where she secured the championship title in Austin. Her performances have earned her a place in Red Bull’s prestigious junior driver development programme, which has previously nurtured talents such as Max Verstappen, Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo and Isack Hadjar.

The move to Formula Regional represents an important progression in Palmowski’s career, as she prepares to compete against a wider field of emerging male and female racing talents.

Palmowski dominates F1 Academy championship

Palmowski has delivered a strong campaign in F1 Academy, establishing herself as one of the series’ standout performers. Despite entering the season with the pressure of being one of the title favourites, she consistently delivered results to secure the championship in Austin.

She heads into the final round in Las Vegas with 172 points and a commanding 53-point advantage at the top of the standings. The Las Vegas weekend will also mark the conclusion of her stint with the Red Bull Racing Academy Programme in F1 Academy before she begins her new chapter with the Red Bull Junior Team.

Over the past two seasons, Palmowski has developed both on and off the track, with Red Bull highlighting her consistency, ability and progress as key factors behind its decision to continue supporting her career.

Red Bull backs Palmowski’s move to Formula Regional

Oracle Red Bull Racing CEO and Team Principal Laurent Mekies said the organisation was delighted to retain Palmowski within the Red Bull family and continue supporting her development.

Mekies praised the British driver’s performances over the past two seasons, particularly her ability to handle the pressure of entering the championship as a favourite and ultimately delivering a dominant title-winning campaign.

He also emphasised the importance of F1 Academy in providing opportunities for young women drivers to showcase their abilities and develop their careers.

Red Bull is looking forward to supporting Palmowski as she steps up to the Formula Regional European Championship, where she will face a competitive field of emerging single-seater drivers.

Palmowski excited about next career challenge

Palmowski said she was delighted to continue her association with Red Bull, crediting the organisation, Campos Racing and F1 Academy for their support throughout her two seasons in the series.

Reflecting on her championship victory in Austin, she described the experience of securing the title in front of her family and members of the Red Bull organisation as unforgettable.

The British driver added that moving up the single-seater ladder had always been her objective and that the opportunity to race for Rodin Motorsport in Formula Regional represented an exciting new challenge.

With Red Bull’s backing and a step up to the Formula Regional European Championship confirmed for 2027, Palmowski will now look to build on her F1 Academy success and strengthen her credentials as a future single-seater racing talent.