DORIANE PIN Takes Vegas Win as Title Rival MAYA WEUG Crashes Before Start

November 22, 2025

• DORIANE PIN seized control of the F1 Academy championship race with a commanding victory in Las Vegas, extending her title lead to 20 points after rival MAYA WEUG crashed out before the race even began. The dramatic turn of events saw three of the top four grid positions eliminated before racing started, including WEUG’s collision with TINA HAUSMAN and EMMA FELBERMAYR’s clutch failure, gifting PIN a crucial opportunity she didn’t waste.
• The race showcased PIN’s racing intelligence as she made her winning move on Lap 9, overtaking Alpine’s NINA GADEMAN along The Strip in wet conditions that caught out several competitors. GADEMAN held on for second place while ALISHA PALMOWSKI initially finished third before being disqualified for technical violations, promoting AURELIA NOBELS to the podium and highlighting the unforgiving nature of championship-level competition.
• With CHLOE CHAMBERS starting Saturday’s season finale from pole position and WEUG relegated to fourth on the grid, PIN enters the championship decider in the driver’s seat. The Mercedes driver needs only to manage her 20-point advantage over WEUG to claim the crown, but in a series where three title contenders were eliminated before the first racing lap, nothing can be taken for granted in what promises to be a thrilling conclusion.

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