F1 Academy 2025: Standings and Highlights from a Thrilling Season So Far

The 2025 F1 Academy season is shaping up to be a landmark year for the series, with a tightly contested championship and a host of new talents making their presence felt. The grid has grown to 17 full-time drivers, plus a wild card entry at each round, and the average age of competitors is now under 20. This reflects the Academy’s ongoing mission to nurture the next generation of female racing stars and provide a clear pathway to higher levels of motorsport.

After the Miami round, the driver standings are incredibly close. Doriane Pin, racing for Prema and backed by Mercedes, has emerged as the early favourite. She clinched a crucial victory in Miami’s first race and has been a consistent front-runner throughout the opening rounds. Maya Weug, representing MP Motorsport and supported by Ferrari, has also shown impressive form, making a strong charge from tenth on the grid to finish fourth in Miami and maintaining her position as a key contender. Chloe Chambers, driving for Campos, has been a regular presence at the sharp end of the field, while Alicia Palmowski, also with Campos and supported by Red Bull, has delivered a string of solid results. Alba Hurup Larsen, Ella Lloyd, and Tina Hausmann have all scored important points and are keeping themselves in the hunt as the season develops.

The current top of the driver standings after Miami is as follows:

• Doriane Pin (Prema/Mercedes)
• Maya Weug (MP Motorsport/Ferrari)
• Chloe Chambers (Campos)
• Alicia Palmowski (Campos/Red Bull)
• Alba Hurup Larsen (MP Motorsport)
• Ella Lloyd (Rodin/McLaren)
• Tina Hausmann (Prema/Aston Martin)
• Emma Felbermayr (Rodin/Sauber)
• Rafaela Ferreira (Campos/Racing Bulls)
• Nina Gademan (Prema/Alpine)

One of the biggest changes this year is the introduction of a two-race format at each event, with the first race using a reverse grid based on qualifying results. This has added an extra layer of unpredictability and excitement, rewarding drivers who can fight through the pack and adapt to changing conditions. The new format has already produced some standout moments, including Ella Lloyd’s maiden win under reverse-grid conditions and Maya Weug’s consistent points finishes that have kept her in the title fight.

Rookies and wild card entries have also made their mark, with several new names scoring their first points and showing they have the pace to challenge the established front-runners. The expanded grid means that every race weekend is more competitive, and the battle for points is fiercer than ever.

With the championship so finely balanced and multiple drivers showing race-winning speed, the 2025 F1 Academy season promises plenty more twists and turns. As the series continues, all eyes will be on the leading contenders to see who can maintain their momentum and who might emerge as a surprise challenger in the races to come.