MAYA WEUG’s Last-Lap Move on DORIANE PIN Closes Title Gap to Nine Points

October 5, 2025

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MAYA WEUG delivered the kind of championship-defining moment we live for, making a last-lap dive on title rival DORIANE PIN at Turn 5 to steal victory in a rain-affected thriller at Marina Bay. After PIN grabbed the lead at the start, WEUG stalked her championship rival for the entire race before striking when it mattered most, claiming her third win of the season and slashing the points gap to just nine heading into the Las Vegas finale.
The rain gamble that shaped the race’s dramatic finish perfectly showcased the strategic thinking separating the title contenders from the rest of the field. While others pitted for wet tires after NICOLE HAVRDA’s crash brought out the safety car, both WEUG and PIN stayed out on slicks, correctly anticipating the race would resume for just one final lap—a decision that kept them 1-2 and set up the season’s most decisive moment.
ELLA LLOYD rounded out the podium after holding off relentless pressure from CHLOE CHAMBERS throughout the race, while JOANNE CICONTE scored her best-ever F1 Academy result in eighth and RAFAELA FERREIRA claimed her fifth points finish despite weekend-long technical setbacks. The championship now comes down to a two-driver showdown in Las Vegas between WEUG and PIN, with CHAMBERS officially eliminated from title contention after failing to score.