P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes-backed Doriane Pin capitalised on early front-row drama to seize victory in Race 1 of the F1 Academy weekend in Canada, taking over the championship lead in the process.
Mercedes-backed Doriane Pin won Race 1 of the F1 Academy weekend in Canada after front-row drama, taking the championship lead in the process.
Campos Racing team-mates Chloe Chambers and Alisha Palmowski collided on Lap 2, leading to Pin’s third victory of the season.
Ella Lloyd finished second, and Emma Felbermayr took her first series podium finish in third place.
Chambers started from pole on her birthday, and Race 1 grid was based on the cancelled Race 2 in Miami.
Pin started third, with championship leader Maya Weug back in 10th, as the race awarded points to top 10 finishers.
Chambers and Palmowski’s collision caused drama, with Palmowski dropping down the order and Chambers sustaining front-wing damage.
Pin took the lead, Chambers pitted for repairs, and Lloyd moved up to second place.
