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 — every race weekend 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 round-by-round results as the season unfolds, so fans, families, and partners can follow Ana's progress toward her goals of F1 Academy and IndyCar.
2026 Season Results
Ana opened her 2026 campaign at Sonoma Raceway in March with back-to-back second-place finishes (P2 in Rounds 1 and 2). She returned to Sonoma in April and took two wins, finishing first (P1) in both Rounds 3 and 4. At Thunderhill Raceway in May she added a P2 and a P3 (Rounds 5 and 6). The season continues at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in June and October before the finale back at Sonoma Raceway in November.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca — FPUSA Rounds 7 & 8
Ana races Rounds 7 and 8 of the Formula Pro USA F4 Western Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca — FPUSA Rounds 9 & 10
Ana races Rounds 9 and 10 of the Formula Pro USA F4 Western Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Sonoma Raceway — FPUSA Rounds 11 & 12 (Finale)
Ana closes her 2026 season with Rounds 11 and 12 of the Formula Pro USA F4 Western Championship at Sonoma Raceway.
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 Rounds 5 & 6
Ana races at Thunderhill Raceway, finishing P2 and P3 in Rounds 5 and 6 of the Formula Pro USA F4 Western Championship.
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 Rounds 3 & 4
Ana takes two wins at Sonoma Raceway, finishing P1 in both Rounds 3 and 4 of the Formula Pro USA F4 Western Championship.
Sonoma Raceway — FPUSA Rounds 1 & 2
Ana opens her 2026 Formula Pro USA F4 season at Sonoma Raceway, finishing P2 in both Rounds 1 and 2.