Pit Debrief

Prema Racing's Doriane Pin during 2025 F1 Academy season.

Doriane Pin discusses F1 Academy pathway, inspirations, training and transition into single-seaters

Yi Xing Lim5 months ago5 months ago07 mins

Having enjoyed another highly successful 2025 F1 Academy season, Prema Racing’s Doriane Pin appeared on the Fast Forward with PitStopNic podcast to reflect on her racing inspirations, the pressures of competing on a global stage, and more. Backed by the Mercedes Junior Programme, the French driver candidly spoke about the challenges that come with the…

Payton Westcott before the F1 Academy 2025 Las Vegas GP finale, as the final Wild Card WCD.

Westcott reviews F1 Academy Las Vegas GP weekend after impressive Race 1

Ana-Maria Andronic5 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Joining the F1 Academy grid as the Las Vegas GP Wild Card, Payton Westcott made an immediate impact by scoring points on debut. As the final Wild Card Driver of the 2025 season, she had limited time to adapt, yet she maximised her weekend with pace, composure, and clear potential. The American secured a points…

Aston Martin F1 Team has announced Mathilda Paatz for their 2026 F1 Academy lineup with PREMA Racing

Aston Martin F1 Team announces Mathilda Paatz for F1 Academy in 2026

Olivia Pursehouse5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

The Aston Martin F1 Team has announced that Mathilda Paatz will race for PREMA Racing in the 2026 F1 Academy season. Paatz made her first F1 Academy appearance in Canada this year as the Wild Card entry. The 17-year-old held previous experience in the French F4 and F4 CEZ Championships. During her Wild Card round…

Aiva Anagnostiadis speaks on her career progression into F1 Academy, as well as her future ambitions, including an F3 driver

Aiva Anagnostiadis reflects on her career progression following her debut F1 Academy season

Olivia Pursehouse6 months ago6 months ago08 mins

As the 2025 F1 Academy season draws to a close, Aiva Anagnostiadis has made history as one of the first Australians in the category. Having missed the final round in Las Vegas, as well as Singapore and Bahrain Testing, Anagnostiadis hasn’t had the chance to improve her Championship position. Aiva Anagnostiadis may not have had…

Rachel Robertson reflected on F1 Academy Las Vegas Round

Robertson reflects on “big learning curve” at 2025 F1 Academy debut in Las Vegas

Doris Ivandic6 months ago3 months ago02 mins

Rachel Robertson stepped up to F1 Academy for the Las Vegas season finale, joining Hitech TGR alongside Nicole Havrda and Payton Westcott while Aiva Anagnostiadis recovered from surgery. Despite limited single-seater experience, the 18-year-old delivered an impressive debut that underlined both her adaptability and natural pace. She arrived with some familiarity with the series, having…

The final round of the 2025 F1 Academy season at the Las Vegas GP delivered intense battles, drama, and standout performances.

F1 Academy: The winners and losers of the 2025 Las Vegas GP

Shania Wallage6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

The final round of the 2025 F1 Academy season at the Las Vegas GP delivered high drama, heartbreak and triumph as drivers battled for glory under the neon lights. With Championship hopes on the line, some drivers soared to career-best results, while others faced tough setbacks. Here’s a look at the winners and losers from…

F1 Academy Campos Racing's Alisha Palmowski reflects on long awaited 1-2

Palmowski reflects on “long overdue” 1-2 for herself and Chambers at F1 Academy season-finale in Las Vegas

Olivia Pursehouse6 months ago3 months ago03 mins

The final round of the 2025 F1 Academy season took place in Las Vegas, with Doriane Pin taking the Championship. The round was a rollercoaster for Campos Racing’s Alisha Palmowski. After taking a disqualification in Race 1, Race 2 became every more important. The Brit noted how strong her opening stint felt, struggling from about…

Maya Weug on the podium at the F1 Academy Las Vegas GP

“We did everything we could”: Weug opens up after heartbreaking end to 2025 F1 Academy season

Doris Ivandic6 months ago3 months ago04 mins

The final round of the 2025 F1 Academy Championship took place at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, bringing an end to a season defined by fine margins, high stakes, and emotional extremes. For Maya Weug, the weekend delivered both hope and heartbreak. Heartbreaking retirement widens the gap Before the Las Vegas Round, just nine points…

Aiva Anagnostiadis reflects on her debut F1 Academy season with Hitech TGR, with training injury creating challenges

Aiva Anagnostiadis opens up on her “massive step up” to F1 Academy

Olivia Pursehouse6 months ago6 months ago08 mins

The 2025 season of F1 Academy, marked the debut of Aiva Anagnostiadis’ career in F1 Academy. The 18-year-old Australian signed with Hitech TGR, with backing from TAG Heuer. With her debut season came numerous challenges. Some easy to overcome, and a training injury testing her confidence. Anagnostiadis finished 16th in the Championship Standings, having only…

2025 F1 Academy Champion Doriane Pin with Susie Wolff and Toto Wolff

“We worked so hard” — Pin’s F1 Academy journey from 2024 Vice Champion to 2025 Champion

Olivia Pursehouse6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Doriane Pin has taken the 2025 F1 Academy title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. After what has been a back and forth title battle, she describes Champion status as “beautiful“. The Frenchwoman was named Vice Champion in 2024, making this title even sweeter. Pin is aware of how proud herself and Prema Racing can…