{"id":31749,"date":"2025-03-21T02:04:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T06:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/?p=31749"},"modified":"2025-03-21T02:04:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T06:04:11","slug":"shanghai-showdown-can-prema-racing-set-the-pace-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/motorsports\/2025\/03\/21\/shanghai-showdown-can-prema-racing-set-the-pace-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Shanghai Showdown: Can PREMA Racing Set the Pace for 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"

After months of anticipation, F1 Academy is back<\/a> with its inaugural race at the Shanghai International Circuit from March 21-23. Can PREMA Racing defend their championship title?<\/p>\n

PREMA Racing’s Championship Mission: A Tactical Approach to the 2025 Opener<\/h2>\n

With a meticulously selected driver lineup and a comprehensive understanding of the circuit’s demands, PREMA Racing aim to commence the season on a triumphant note.<\/p>\n

During the sole Free Practice session, PREMA<\/a> impressed, setting the tone for a strong season opener at the least. All PREMA cars were in the top 5 of the standings.<\/p>\n

An Impressive Roster<\/h3>\n

Before we dive into the strategy and strengths at Shanghai, let’s take a look at the team’s roster for the 2025 season:<\/p>\n

Doriane Pin<\/h4>\n

Doriane Pin<\/a> returns for her second season with PREMA Racing<\/a>, backed by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Iron Dames. In her debut season, Pin secured eight podiums, five poles and three wins.<\/p>\n

With 217 points, she finished second in the Drivers’ standings, with 121 points behind Alpine-backed driver Abbi Pulling.<\/p>\n

The French driver’s experience and determination position her as a strong contender for the championship this year. She’s already started the season on a high, topping the time sheets during Free Practice.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/strong>: F1: History of the Chinese Grand Prix<\/a><\/p>\n

Nina Gademan<\/h4>\n

Nina Gademan<\/a> joins PREMA Racing for her first full F1 Academy campaign, affiliated with the Alpine Academy.<\/p>\n

Gademan made a notable impression as a wildcard entrant at Zandvoort in the previous season, where she qualified sixth and finished fourth in Race 1, while also scoring points in both qualifying sessions.<\/p>\n

This made her the first wildcard driver to score points in the series. Her prior experience with the team and recent single-seater endeavours position her as a promising asset.<\/p>\n

The Dutchwoman has already made an impressive start to her full-season debut, managing a P5 in Free Practice, just five-tenths behind Pin.<\/p>\n

Tina Hausmann<\/h4>\n

18-year-old Swiss driver Tina Hausmann<\/a> continues with PREMA Racing for her second season, supported by the Aston Martin Formula 1 Team.<\/p>\n

Her highest finishing place in 2024 was in the last race in Abu Dhabi, where she finished Race 3 in fourth position. Hausmann aims to leverage her rookie experience to achieve greater success this year.<\/p>\n

Also off to a good start, she was second in Free Practice, just nine one-hundredths of a second behind teammate Pin.<\/p>\n

The Shanghai International Circuit: An Overview<\/h3>\n
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