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Pin loses F1 Academy win after chequered flag blunder
Mercedes representative Doriane Pin dominated proceedings in Saudi Arabia during the F1 Academy’s second season, winning both races in a controlled manner. However, she missed the chequered flag at the end of Saturday’s race and continued at full pace on the cool-down lap, crossing the line again, prompting officials to show the red flags to get her attention. Pin explained to fellow podium finishers Pulling and Maya Weug that she had a radio issue, resulting in the confusion. As a penalty, she received a drive-through penalty, converted to a 20-second sanction, dropping her to ninth place. Amna Al Qubaisi also received a penalty, dropping her to eighth position for leaving the track and gaining an advantage
Reflecting on the weekend before the penalties, Pin expressed her happiness about the event next to Formula 1 and Formula 2. She appreciated the learning opportunity of racing alongside them. Despite challenges like managing two safety car restarts during the 13-lap distance, Pin emphasized the importance of staying focused and handling pressure while racing. Pulling emerged as the early championship leader, followed by Weug in second and Pin in third. The championship will continue in Miami in May before moving to Barcelona, Zandvoort, Singapore, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
