MATHILDA PAATZ Gains 18 Positions Across Valencia Weekend in Formula Winter Series

February 18, 2025

by LIAM REDFORD // from www.racers-behindthehelmet.com

• MATHILDA PAATZ demonstrated impressive adaptability and racecraft at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo, gaining a massive 18 positions across three Formula Winter Series races while consistently finishing in the top-20. The German driver’s standout performance came in race one where she climbed from 22nd on the grid to an excellent 16th place finish, showing the kind of strategic racing that separates the smart drivers from the rest of the field.
• The AS Motorsport driver’s weekend showcased her ability to maximize machinery and track position, particularly in race three where she gained three positions in the final two laps to finish 18th. Her pace in the middle stint of that race was telling – faster than the next 11 drivers ahead of her, proving she had the speed but was dealing with the overtaking challenges that Valencia presents to even the most skilled racers.
• PAATZ’s adaptation to the Tatuus F4-T421 machine continues to impress, having made significant improvements from her Portimao debut where she also scored two top-20 finishes including a strong 14th in race one. Her testing progression at Valencia told the story – finding nearly two seconds of lap time improvement and consistently closing the gap to faster drivers throughout practice sessions, setting up a promising campaign for the remaining Formula Winter Series rounds.

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