Red Bull has confirmed that newly crowned F1 Academy champion Alisha Palmowski will join its Junior Team for the 2027 season, with the British driver also stepping up to the Formula Regional European Championship with Rodin Motorsport. The announcement marks another major milestone for Palmowski, who will remain within the Red Bull family while progressing to the next stage of her single-seater career.
After spending the past two years developing within the Red Bull Racing Academy, Alisha Palmowski will now become part of the Red Bull Junior Team, also known as the Red Bull Junior Programme. The promotion follows her successful F1 Academy campaign and gives her access to the support and development pathway offered by the organisation.
Alisha Palmowski joins Red Bull Junior Team after F1 Academy success
It has been a remarkable period for Alisha Palmowski, who recently secured the F1 Academy championship and is now preparing for another significant step forward. Having established herself within Red Bull’s driver development structure over the past two years, the British racer will continue her progression under the team’s guidance.
Next season, Palmowski will compete in the Formula Regional European Championship with Rodin Motorsport, gaining experience in a new category while benefiting from the support of the Red Bull Junior Team.
Speaking about her promotion and future plans, Alisha Palmowski expressed her excitement at continuing her relationship with Red Bull.
“I’m thrilled to continue my journey with Red Bull,” she said. “I joined this family just under two years ago, when I was just a girl with dreams that I wanted to turn into reality. Winning the title in Austin, with my family there and so many people from Red Bull, was something surreal; it’s a weekend I’ll never forget.
“Over the past two years, I’ve grown enormously, both as a driver and as a person, and the support I’ve received from Campos Racing, Red Bull and F1 Academy has been incredible. It’s taken a lot of hard work to get this far, and I know there’s still a lot to do, but knowing that Red Bull has faith in me makes the path ahead clearer.
“Next season will bring a new category, a new team and a new opportunity to test myself. Moving up through the single-seater ranks has always been my goal, and I’m immensely grateful to have the opportunity to compete in Formula Regional with Rodin Motorsport. I can’t wait to get started.”
Red Bull confirms Formula Regional plans with Rodin Motorsport
Alisha Palmowski’s move to Formula Regional represents the next challenge in her development following her F1 Academy championship success. She will join Rodin Motorsport for the 2027 campaign, competing against other promising young drivers as she continues to progress through the single-seater categories.
Her promotion also reflects Red Bull’s long-established approach to identifying and developing emerging racing talent. The organisation has maintained its commitment to supporting young drivers as they work towards higher levels of motorsport, with Palmowski becoming the latest addition to its junior development programme.
Red Bull CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies welcomed the announcement and praised the progress Palmowski has made during her time with the team.
Laurent Mekies praises Alisha Palmowski’s development and title-winning season
“We’re absolutely delighted to keep Alisha within the Red Bull family and to continue this journey together!” Laurent Mekies said. “Over the past two seasons, she has developed exceptionally, both on and off the track.
“She has consistently performed at a very high level, despite the pressure of starting the season as the favourite, culminating in a dominant campaign that saw her win the championship.
“We recognise the importance of F1 Academy in creating opportunities for young drivers, allowing them to develop and showcase their talent; at Red Bull, we have always taken this responsibility very seriously.
“As Alisha continues her development within the Red Bull Junior Team, we look forward to supporting her in next year’s FRECA championship, where she will compete against other highly talented young drivers.”
For Red Bull, the decision ensures that one of the standout performers from the F1 Academy championship remains within its development structure. For Alisha Palmowski, the move to Rodin Motorsport and Formula Regional offers another opportunity to demonstrate her abilities as she continues working towards her ambition of progressing through the single-seater ranks.
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