P1racenews AI automatic summary:
British driver Alisha Palmowski has been announced as the Wild Card entry for the F1 Academy 2025 penultimate round in Qatar.
Palmowski, an experienced single-seater racer, won her debut GB4 Championship race and earned the Vice Champion title. In her first season, the 18-year-old secured two wins, two pole positions, and 11 podium finishes, catching the attention of Formula E for a test. Recently, she participated in the FIA Formula E women’s test in Madrid, driving the Envision Racing car. As the Wild Card Entry in Qatar, Palmowski expressed excitement for the opportunity, especially as her first international race supporting Formula 1 on the F1 ACADEMY grid. She thanked the F1 ACADEMY team and Susie Wolff for the chance and aims to learn and secure a full-time grid spot next year. The Wild Card initiative brought four drivers worldwide to F1 Academy, with Palmowski set to drive the fourth Prema Racing car, bearing the #6 F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE livery, alongside full-time drivers Pulling and Pin at Lusail International Circuit.
