DORIANE PIN Edges MAYA WEUG in Vegas Practice for F1 Academy Title Showdown

November 21, 2025

• DORIANE PIN showed she means business in the F1 Academy title fight, topping the only practice session at Las Vegas with a blistering 2:07.967—the sole driver to crack the 2:07s barrier. With just nine points separating her from rival MAYA WEUG heading into this weekend’s championship decider, PIN’s early pace advantage sends a clear message that the Mercedes junior isn’t planning to let this slip away.
• MAYA WEUG kept pace with the championship leader, finishing just two tenths behind in second place and proving she’s ready to mount the challenge she needs. The Ferrari junior must outscore PIN by 10 points this weekend to claim the title, and staying within striking distance in practice shows she’s not intimidated by the pressure or PIN’s early speed on the unfamiliar Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
• The session showcased promising performances from rising talents, with rookie ALBA LARSEN claiming fourth place ahead of seasoned competitors like ALISHA PALMOWSKI. Meanwhile, CHLOE CHAMBERS’ suspension failure and wall contact at Turn 1 brought out the red flag in the closing minutes, cutting short what had been a clean session as drivers navigated the high-speed street circuit under the lights for the first time.

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