The 2025 F1 Academy Championships are set for an exciting conclusion this weekend in Las Vegas, as Doriane Pin and Maya Weug engage in a fierce battle for the Drivers’ Championship title. The two drivers find themselves just nine points apart, making this title race one of the closest since the inception of the series in 2023.
Pin currently leads the standings with 151 points, while Weug closely follows with 142. This thrilling showdown promises to add a dramatic twist to the weekend’s F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Pin remains confident, stating, “We are leading the series so that means we are the best ones, right? We keep it going until the end.” Weug echoed a determined mindset, saying, “[My mindset is] the same as Singapore, same as Zandvoort. We have to go for the win. We still have nine points left, so step by step we will get there.”
Competing for the third spot in the Championship, Britain’s Ella Lloyd and USA’s Chloe Chambers are in a tight contest as they are separated by a mere two points, adding to the competitive atmosphere. The standings reveal the top five drivers as follows:
1. Doriane Pin – 151 points
2. Maya Weug – 142 points
3. Ella Lloyd – 101 points
4. Chloe Chambers – 99 points
5. Alisha Palmowski – 73 points.
In the Teams’ Championship, Prema Racing aims for its third consecutive title, holding a substantial 49-point lead over MP Motorsport. Pin races for Prema alongside teammates Nina Gademan and Tina Hausmann, hinting at a potential double success for the Italian squad this weekend.
The F1 Academy employs a structured points system where drivers can earn a maximum of 39 points over a weekend. The Las Vegas Grand Prix will feature a practice session, followed by qualifying, and two races, with the main race poised to decide the Drivers’ Championship using F1’s established points system.
The season so far has been filled with excitement, showcasing eight different winners across the 12 races leading up to the Las Vegas finale. With constant shifts in momentum, Pin initially took the lead after a strong performance in Shanghai but faced challenges in subsequent races, including a turbulent weekend in Canada that saw Weug claw back from a significant points deficit. Weug’s compelling comeback included a dominant showing at Zandvoort and a thrilling last-lap overtaking victory in Singapore.
As the championship reaches its climax, fans eagerly anticipate the unfolding drama on the Las Vegas high-speed street circuit. The action will be available to watch live on Sky Sports F1, with the F1 Academy Race Two and the highly anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix scheduled for this weekend. The spirit of competition thrives as drivers strive for glory on one of motorsport’s biggest stages.