DORIANE PIN Takes Maiden F1 Academy Win in Chaotic Miami Thriller

May 4, 2025

by Balazs Szabo // from www.f1technical.net

• DORIANE PIN delivered a masterclass in racecraft to claim her maiden F1 Academy victory at Miami, surviving three safety car periods and intense early pressure from pole-sitter EMMA FELBERMAYR. The Mercedes driver capitalized on Felbermayr’s Turn 1 lockup to take the lead, then held off a charging ALISHA PALMOWSKI in the final stint to secure her first sprint race win.
• The championship fight just got real – PIN’s victory closed the gap to points leader MAYA WEUG to a single point, with CHLOE CHAMBERS now sitting third in the standings after her podium finish. We’ve got ourselves a proper three-way title battle heading into the business end of the season, and frankly, it’s about time this series delivered the drama we know these drivers are capable of.
• PIN showed veteran-level composure when it mattered most, admitting she “played smart” in her early battle with Felbermayr and managed the tricky safety car restarts despite struggling for grip in the closing stages. Her strategic thinking and adaptability under pressure proved the difference in a chaotic race that saw multiple drivers caught up in incidents – exactly the kind of racecraft that separates good drivers from great ones.

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