LIA BLOCK Makes History with First F1 Academy Victory in Singapore Thriller

October 4, 2025

by Bassyonni // from el-balad.com

• LIA BLOCK delivered a masterclass in race management, converting a reverse grid pole into her first F1 Academy victory while expertly handling two Safety Car restarts and early pressure from Williams teammate AURELIA NOBELS. Her win makes her the eighth different victor this season and gives Williams their first victory since LÉNA BÜHLER’s triumph at Monza in 2023.
• MAYA WEUG pulled off the drive of the day, charging from eighth place to second and keeping her championship hopes alive with a crucial podium finish. Meanwhile, CHLOE CHAMBERS secured third for Red Bull Ford, and NOBELS finally broke through with her best-ever series result in fourth after challenging Block early on.
• The championship battle intensifies as WEUG earns pole position for Race 2, giving her a prime opportunity to close the gap on points leader Pin who could only manage fifth. With ELLA LLOYD dropping to seventh after a track limits penalty and NINA GADEMAN snagging the final point in eighth, we’re set for another fierce battle in Sunday’s finale.

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