Doriane Pin has been crowned the 2025 F1 Academy champion after a commanding season in the all-female racing series.

The F1 Academy is an all-female single seater race series created in 2023 that competes in 14 races around the world. The academy cars feature a 4 cylinder turbo 1.4 litre Autotecnica engine, six speed gear box and a top speed of 240km/h (149mph).

F1's high-profile event in Las Vegas attracts plenty of comment. But the sport's owners wants more elements from Vegas at other races

In footage circulating on social media on Saturday, the “Lemonade” singer rocked a plunging white leather zip-up bodysuit with black and red details while arriving arm in arm with husband Jay-Z on Saturday. The uniform sported a dazzling gold crystal Louis Vuitton logo at the bust line, which was unzipped.

The F1 Academy is wrapping up their 2025 season in Las Vegas and for some drivers, it means the sun is setting on their two years in the program. That includes Salt Lake City native Lia Block, who was recruited to drive for Williams Racing.

“It felt like ice,” said Max Verstappen, the reigning F1 world champion who is renowned for his wet-weather driving skills. “To be honest, (it was) not a lot of fun to do. It was a little bit too much, I would say.”

Maui’s go-kart club is reviving the thrill of racing, while one young driver shoots for the big leagues of the sport. As engines roar, HPR talks with club members about speed, family fun, and chasing dreams.