NINA GADEMAN Scores Double Podium as CHIARA BÄTTIG Impresses on F4 Debut

October 13, 2025

• The 2025 Saudi F4 Championship kicked off with an unprecedented 42% female participation rate as six women took to the grid at Bahrain International Circuit. F1 Academy race winner NINA GADEMAN immediately proved she belonged at the front, securing back-to-back podiums with a second and third place finish to open her campaign in commanding style.
• Red Bull Junior CHIARA BÄTTIG made her highly anticipated single-seater debut after three consecutive Swiss karting titles, and the 15-year-old immediately announced her arrival by topping both practice sessions. Despite technical issues and difficult qualifying sessions hampering her race results, the Swiss talent showcased the raw speed that earned her Red Bull backing and proved she has the pace to win races once she gets everything together.
• The depth of female talent was evident throughout the field, with GB4 standouts AVA DOBSON and MEGAN BRUCE bringing their experience, while F1 Academy wildcard veteran FARAH AL YOUSEF showed steady improvement in her home championship. Newcomer RACHEL ROBERTSON, fresh from the F1 Academy Rookie Test, faced the typical challenges of stepping up to single-seaters but gained valuable experience for the upcoming rounds.

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