Maya Weug was in her element on Day 2 in Zandvoort, ending the in-season test with the fastest overall time after back-to-back session-topping times.

Weug hails Zandvoort testing pace as she looks to bounce back after Montreal setback

Maya Weug was a firm fixture at the top of the timesheets around the Circuit Zandvoort, setting the fastest time of the in-season test.

Maya Weug was a firm fixture at the top of the timesheets around the Circuit Zandvoort, setting the fastest time of the in-season test. The Ferrari driver didn’t wait long to stake her claim. Posting an unbeatable 1:36.789 during the first hour of the morning’s running, she wound up over two tenths clear of Chloe Chambers and Alisha Palmowski. Despite the stop-start nature of the afternoon session, Weug’s form continued, setting a 1:37.389 on her final attempt to pip Lloyd to the fastest lap by 0.093s. 

Weug sweeps final day of in-season testing in Zandvoort

Alisha Palmowski was delighted at how she and her Campos Racing team overcame their initial setbacks, but believes there is still more pace to come. 

Alisha Palmowski’s first visit to the Circuit Zandvoort got off to the perfect start after the Red Bull Racing driver topped the timesheets on the first day of in-season testing in the Netherlands. 
Behind the scenes, Palmowski initially struggled to find the right balance in the car on a track known to push the drivers to the limit. Despite a moment at Turn 9 in the latter stages of running, the Briton immediately bounced back and delivered a 1:38.074 to beat Maya Weug to the fastest time by 0.087s. 

‘The precision has got to be perfect’ – Palmowski looking to improve adaptability after going fastest on Day 1 in Zandvoort

The Red Bull Racing driver set a 1:38.074 in the final minutes of the afternoon running to seal the fastest time of Day 1, pipping Maya Weug to P1.

Alisha Palmowski was the one to beat on the opening day of in-season testing in Zandvoort, the Netherlands. The Red Bull Racing driver set a 1:38.074 in the final minutes of the afternoon running to seal the fastest time of Day 1, pipping Maya Weug to the top spot.
It was a Campos Racing clean sweep after Chloe Chambers put together a late improvement to lead the morning session ahead of Weug and Aurelia Nobels.


Palmowski tops the timesheets on Day 1 of Zandvoort testing

With four rounds done and dusted, the F1 ACADEMY paddock returns to the familiar surroundings of the Circuit Zandvoort for the second in-season test.

With four rounds done and dusted, the F1 ACADEMY paddock returns to the familiar surroundings of the Circuit Zandvoort for the second in-season test of the 2025 campaign. 
Looking to consolidate their learnings from the first half of the season, two days of testing await in preparation for Round 5 at the Dutch venue next month. With sunshine and showers forecast, the teams and drivers will be eager to gather up as much data as possible should the mixed conditions play out once more.  

PREVIEW: F1 ACADEMY reconvenes for Zandvoort in-season testing 

In a guest article, F1 ACADEMY Career Discovery Programme student Zomer Keur reflected on her experience of seeing paddock life in Zandvoort.

In a guest article, F1 ACADEMY Career Discovery Programme student Zomer Keur reflected on her  experience of seeing paddock life during Round 4 of the 2024 season in Zandvoort.

'A world filled with opportunities for women' - A weekend in the life of an F1 ACADEMY Career Discovery Programme student in Zandvoort

Whilst Zandvoort’s unpredictable weather threw many curveballs, the 2024 F1 ACADEMY field still managed to shine during Round 4.

Round 4 In Review: Dominant displays and confidence-boosting comebacks 

PREMA Racing’s Doriane Pin believes her team can chase down Rodin Motorsport to retain their champion status after her Race 2 victory in Zandvoort.

PREMA Racing’s Doriane Pin believes her team can chase down Rodin Motorsport to retain their champion status, especially after she impressively bounced back from her Race 1 penalty in Zandvoort.

Pin reflects on Zandvoort victory and penalty as she insists PREMA 'can fight' for Teams’ title

Maya Weug bounced back from two tricky rounds as she collected a solid haul of points at her home event, achieving successive podiums in Zandvoort.

Maya Weug bounced back from two tricky rounds as she collected a solid haul of points at her home event in Zandvoort, achieving successive podiums across a weekend of close competition.

'I really needed it' – Weug delighted to bounce back in Zandvoort as she looks ahead to Singapore challenge

Standings leader Abbi Pulling is determined to keep her momentum going after another successful weekend in Zandvoort.

Standings leader Abbi Pulling is determined to keep her momentum going after another successful weekend in Zandvoort but knows anything can happen in her quest for F1 ACADEMY glory.

‘Motorsport is so unpredictable’ – Pulling concedes ‘anything can happen’ as she chases title glory

PREMA Racing Team Manager Camilla Colombo was full of praise for her team’s efforts during Round 4 in Zandvoort, delivering a 1-2 finish in Race 2.

PREMA Racing Team Manager Camilla Colombo was full of praise for her team’s efforts during Round 4 in Zandvoort, which included a 1-2 finish in Race 2 as well as fielding an impressive Wild Card Entry.

Colombo reflects on PREMA Racing’s outstanding Zandvoort success as 2024 Teams’ battle heats up

Reflecting on the highs and lows of a jam-packed visit to the Netherlands, Edgar refused to let the setbacks keep her down for long.

Heading back to the track that turned her 2023 campaign around, Jessica Edgar had her hopes pinned on a repeat performance at the Circuit Zandvoort.
Unfortunately for the American Express driver, her encouraging start to Round 4 ultimately ended on a more disappointed note as she fell out of the mix for points. Reflecting on the highs and lows of a jam-packed visit to the Netherlands, Edgar refused to let the setbacks keep her down for long and identified where she’s found room for improvement next time out.

Jessica Edgar’s Zandvoort Weekend Round-Up: There’s work to do and a lot to learn from

Highlights: Round 4 Race 2 in Zandvoort

HIGHLIGHTS: Pin returns to the top step with Zandvoort Race 2 victory

Nina Gademan certainly made an impression on her F1 ACADEMY debut in Zandvoort, making history as the first Wild Card driver to score points.

Nina Gademan certainly made an impression on her F1 ACADEMY debut in Zandvoort. On the cusp of a podium in both races, the Dutch racer put on a memorable showing, becoming the first Wild Card entry to score points.

‘It’s an amazing feeling!’ – Gademan delighted to make history in spectacular points-scoring Wild Card debut

Doriane Pin returned to winning ways by claiming a dominant victory in a thrilling Race 2 in Zandvoort.

Doriane Pin returned to winning ways by claiming a dominant victory in a thrilling Race 2 in Zandvoort, with the Mercedes driver unchallenged as she sailed into the distance from pole position.

RACE 2: Pin bounces back as she storms to faultless victory in Zandvoort

Highlights: Round 4 Race 1 in Zandvoort

HIGHLIGHTS: Pulling takes first win of the day in Zandvoort Race 1

It was rise and shine for Abbi Pulling as she secured her fifth win out of seven with a dominant drive from pole.

Abbi Pulling secured her fifth win out of seven with a dominant drive from pole in Zandvoort, the Alpine driver holding firm off the line – and she never looked back.

RACE 1: Pulling supreme in Zandvoort as she seals fifth win of 2024

F1 ACADEMY Race 1 has been rescheduled to Sunday morning following the postponement of Saturday's afternoon session.

F1 ACADEMY Race 1 has been rescheduled to Sunday morning. Due to the adverse weather conditions at Zandvoort, the decision was taken to postpone Saturday afternoon's session.

F1 ACADEMY Zandvoort Race 1 rescheduled

Back on pole for the first time since Round 1, Doriane Pin was in high spirits after Qualifying in Zandvoort. 

Back on pole for the first time since Round 1, Doriane Pin was in high spirits after Qualifying in Zandvoort. Dealing with wet conditions for the first time on an F1 ACADEMY weekend, the Mercedes driver pulled out a second-fastest time worthy of P1 on the grid for Race 2.

Pin ‘back in shape’ for title fight as she assesses chances of a return to victory in Zandvoort

Abbi Pulling sealed her fifth consecutive pole position of the season, whilst Doriane Pin pipped the Alpine driver for pole for Race 2.

Abbi Pulling sealed her fifth consecutive pole position of the season, with the Alpine driver’s early effort holding off a late improvement from Doriane Pin. For the first time in 2024, two different drivers will line up on pole for each race, as the Mercedes driver’s second-fastest effort narrowly put her on top for Race 2 by 0.011s ahead of Pulling. 

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