DORIANE PIN & MAYA WEUG Take Title Fight to Vegas in Epic F1 Academy Showdown
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November 17, 2025
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- DORIANE PIN enters the Las Vegas finale with a razor-thin 9-point lead over MAYA WEUG, setting up the most dramatic title showdown in F1 Academy history. The Mercedes-backed French driver has been consistently brilliant all season with three wins and seven podiums, while her Ferrari-supported rival has mounted an incredible comeback after a disastrous Montreal weekend left her 20 points behind.
- WEUG’s resilience has been the story of 2025 – after winning just one race in her entire debut season, the Dutch driver has found another gear this year with dominant qualifying performances and clutch victories in Zandvoort and Singapore. Her technical failure in Montreal could have ended her title hopes, but instead it lit a fire that’s made this championship fight unmissable.
- The manufacturer battle adds serious spice to this showdown, with Mercedes and Ferrari’s junior programs going head-to-head through their chosen champions. PIN’s “Pocket Rocket” consistency meets WEUG’s raw speed and overtaking prowess in a Las Vegas setting that neither has experienced before, guaranteeing fireworks in what could be a career-defining moment for both drivers.
UPCOMING:
- F1 Academy Las Vegas Finale – Championship Decider
- F1 Academy 2026 Season Announcement
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by F1 originally appearing on www.formula1.com
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