Doriane Pin secured a pivotal victory in the opening race of the F1 Academy weekend in Las Vegas, significantly enhancing her chances of clinching the championship title. The race unfolded amidst chaotic conditions, marked by rain and multiple incidents that disrupted the field.
Race Highlights
The action commenced with a Safety Car leading the way for two formation laps. Emma Felbermayr faced a clutch issue on the grid, leading to immediate complications. The real drama unfolded as title contender Maya Weug collided with Aston Martin driver Tina Hausman just before the rolling start. This incident took all three drivers, who were positioned in the top four, out of the race before it even began.
- Doriane Pin moved up to second place following these incidents.
- Another Safety Car was deployed after McLaren driver Ella Lloyd crashed into the Turn 5 wall.
Winning Move
Pin made her decisive move on Lap 9, overtaking Alpine driver Nina Gademan on The Strip. Just moments later, Alisha Palmowski collided with Red Bull Ford driver Chloe Chambers, causing significant damage to Chambers’ vehicle.
Current Standings
With her victory and the fastest lap point, Doriane Pin enters the season finale with a 20-point lead over Weug. Maya Weug will start in fourth position, one spot behind Pin in Saturday’s race. Chloe Chambers will take the pole position as Pin aims to secure the championship title in a dramatic finish.
The next race is scheduled to commence at 16:20 local time (UTC -8), where the tension is expected to escalate further as the championship draws to a close.
