MATILDA PAATZ Scores Surprise Montreal Win As FERREIRA Penalized
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May 24, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- MATILDA PAATZ capitalized on RAFAELA FERREIRA’s five-second false start penalty to claim victory, overtaking KAYLEE COUNTRYMAN on track before inheriting the lead when sanctions dropped.
- ALBA LARSEN secured second with a last-corner dive on COUNTRYMAN, converting aggressive final-lap positioning into podium silverware after FERREIRA’s penalty shuffle.
- KAYLEE COUNTRYMAN’s pole position advantage evaporated with a sluggish launch, ultimately settling for third after leading early before late-race pressure from charging competitors.
- EMMA FELBERMAYR recovered to eighth after opening-lap contact sent her Rodin spinning. RACHEL ROBERTSON and AVA DOBSON retired early from heavy incidents requiring Safety Car intervention.
- ALISHA PALMOWSKI battled through front wing damage after clipping MEGAN BRUCE, while NINA GADEMAN became collateral damage in their Turn 13 contact that ended multiple races.
UPCOMING:
- F1 Academy Feature Race – Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal – Sunday
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Fleur Rogerson originally appearing on www.motorsportweek.com
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