Ana palestro 2026 race & EVENT schedule
Welcome to the official 2026 race and event schedule for Ana Palestro, a 16-year-old Formula 4 driver from Bellevue, Washington, competing in the Formula Pro USA (FPUSA) F4 Western Championship with Kiwi Motorsport. This calendar covers Ana's full season — all six rounds, twelve races in total, at tracks including Sonoma Raceway, Thunderhill Raceway, and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, plus her off-track appearances and community events. Each entry lists the dates, the venue, and a link to the full race report, so fans, families, and partners can follow Ana's progress toward her goals of F1 Academy and IndyCar.
Where Ana Stands
Ana is 2nd in the 2026 Women’s Racing Series on 29 points, with a class podium in all eight races run so far (Rounds 1–4).
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca — FPUSA Round 5 (Races 9 & 10)
Ana races Round 5 (Races 9 and 10) of the Formula Pro USA F4 Western Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Sonoma Raceway — FPUSA Round 6 (Races 11 & 12, Finale)
Ana closes her 2026 season with Round 6 (Races 11 and 12) of the Formula Pro USA F4 Western Championship at Sonoma Raceway.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca — FPUSA Round 4 (Races 7 & 8)
Ana races Round 4 (Races 7 and 8) of the Formula Pro USA F4 Western Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, finishing P1 and P2 in the Formula Pro USA F4 WRS in Races 7 and 8.
Della Penna Foundation Reception & Velocity Invitational
Ana gives her first-ever speaking engagement at a VIP reception benefiting the Della Penna Foundation in Corte Madera, then joins the Velocity Invitational to connect with young women exploring motorsports.
Thunderhill Raceway — FPUSA Round 3 (Races 5 & 6)
Ana races at Thunderhill Raceway, finishing P2 and P3 in the Formula Pro USA F4 WRS in Races 5 and 6 of Round 3.
Young Ambassador for NXG at the Sonsio Grand Prix (Indianapolis)
Ana serves as a Young Ambassador for NXG Youth Motorsports at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the NXG Karting Championship, and takes in the Sonsio Grand Prix and IndyCar’s ladder series up close.
Sonoma Raceway — FPUSA Round 2 (Races 3 & 4)
Ana takes two WRS wins at Sonoma Raceway, finishing P1 in the Formula Pro USA F4 WRS in both races of Round 2.
Sonoma Raceway — FPUSA Round 1 (Races 1 & 2)
Ana opens her 2026 season at Sonoma Raceway, finishing P2 in the Formula Pro USA F4 WRS in both races of Round 1.