The 13 November announcement
F1 Academy and Red Bull have confirmed that Alisha Palmowski will race for Rodin Motorsport in the 2027 Formula Regional European Championship. The seat is fully funded and the programme includes testing and development support. She will also enter the Red Bull Junior Team, a distinct step from the backing previously received in F1 Academy.
The Austin title opens the next stage
Palmowski clinched the F1 Academy championship in Austin with three races remaining. Formula 1’s official report records five wins, seven podiums and six poles at that point in the season. Those figures describe the position before the finale rather than a definitive total for the complete 2026 campaign.
A route that began before F1 Academy
Her official profile dates her karting start to 2018. Ginetta Junior followed, then a runner-up finish in GB4 in 2024 with three wins and 11 podiums. That earlier single-seater experience provides context for the promotion without predicting her Formula Regional results.
What the announced support means
The series’ announcement links season funding with a testing programme and Red Bull development support. APEX analysis: continuity of that backing matters because it enables preparation for a new category. The sporting challenge remains adapting to the car, team and opposition; the announcement does not promise an automatic route into Formula 1.
The 2026 season still has a finale
F1 Academy’s calendar retains Las Vegas on 19–21 November in the event’s local dates. A title already secured and a 2027 agreement should not be confused with completion of every 2026 race. This article concerns the confirmed promotion, while finale results will require separate verification.
