Tuesday 17th March 2026 Image = Getty Images Written by Oracle Red Bull Racing Alisha Palmowski kicked off her 2026 F1 Academy charge in style at the Shanghai International Circuit by taking her first series pole position and a first podium of the new season. From the start of the weekend, Alisha looked strong, topping Friday’s practice session and then repeating the dominance in the all-important qualifying session. Untouchable throughout, she repeatedly bested her own bench