MAYA WEUG Claims Championship Lead as ELLA LLOYD Takes Maiden F1 Academy Win

April 24, 2025

by Anny Wooldridge // from www.femalesinmotorsport.com

• MAYA WEUG delivered a masterclass weekend in Jeddah, claiming her first F1 Academy victory of 2025 and seizing the championship lead. The Ferrari driver showed exactly why she belongs at the top, charging from sixth to second in Race 1, then executing a brilliant Race 2 performance that included overtaking pole-sitter CHLOE CHAMBERS and managing the aftermath of Chambers’ five-second penalty with the composure of a seasoned pro.
• ELLA LLOYD proved that rookie status means nothing when you’ve got the skills to back it up, taking her maiden F1 Academy victory in the reverse-grid Race 1. Starting second, Lloyd made the decisive move on teammate EMMA FELBERMAYR at Turn 1 and then defended like her life depended on it through a Safety Car restart—textbook racecraft that announces her as a serious contender in this championship.
• CHLOE CHAMBERS showcased the kind of speed that makes you sit up and take notice, claiming pole position under the Jeddah lights with a blistering 2m 04.320 lap time. Her Race 2 battle with WEUG was fierce enough to earn her a penalty, but the Red Bull Ford driver’s response—pulling a five-second gap to third place while setting fastest lap—proved she’s got the mental strength to turn frustration into motivation.
• ALBA LARSEN continues building her reputation as the most consistent performer in the field, adding another double points finish with fifth-place results in both races. The rookie’s steady approach has earned her 28 points through two rounds and fifth in the standings—proof that sometimes the tortoise strategy beats the hare when you’re playing the long game in championship racing.

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