China – Race 1: Doriane Pin in the top 5, the safety car intervenes three times

And one, and two, and three safety cars. The first race of the year in F1 Academy delivered a rather unexciting performance due to three accidents that brought out the safety car. In the opening laps, Wei Chi, who had been awarded a wild card, spun and stalled on a kerb, which blocked her carThe first interruption of the race did not help the two strong women of Friday, Maya Weug and Dorian Pin.

The fastest qualifying drivers, who started 7th and 8th – the Frenchwoman ahead of the Dutchwoman – had an interesting start to the race and were in the fight when Lia Block harpooned Aurelia Nobels. The Brazilian was also forced to retire and the safety car came out again, before returning to the track one last time to clear the single-seater of Czech driver Nicole Havrda.

Despite the multiple cuts, Nina Gademan, polewoman of the day, managed the start and restarts perfectly to lead the race until the penultimate lap where her car suddenly lost power.Alpine could do nothing and let all its rivals pass.

Victory went to Alisha Palmowski ahead of Chloe Chambers and Maya Weug, who made the right move before starting from pole position in Race 2 on Sunday. Doriane Pin finished 5th after having a major wheel lockup in the penultimate corner, which benefited Alba Larsen, who finished 4th.