It was a dramatic ending for Mathilda Paatz as the Aston Martin driver claimed both her first and the team’s maiden victory in the Reverse Grid Race.

It was a dramatic end for Mathilda Paatz as the Aston Martin driver claimed both her first and the team’s maiden F1 ACADEMY victory in the Reverse Grid Race.

REVERSE GRID RACE: Paatz snatches maiden victory in Montreal after last-lap drama

The Aston Martin driver was overjoyed to start her Montreal weekend with some silverware, achieving her first F1 ACADEMY podium in the Opening Race.

Mathilda Paatz was overjoyed to start her Montreal weekend with some silverware, as the Aston Martin driver achieved her first F1 ACADEMY podium in the Opening Race.

Paatz eyes more in Montreal after maiden F1 ACADEMY podium

Following the conclusion of the F1 ACADEMY Opening Race in Montreal, Rachel Robertson and Payton Westcott have been handed time penalties.

Robertson and Westcott handed penalties following Montreal Opening Race

Paatz is optimistic she can make the most of Aston Martin’s backing and come out on top amid tight competition to earn the top rookie honours in 2026.

Mathilda Paatz is optimistic that she can make the most of Aston Martin’s backing and come out on top amid tight competition to earn the top rookie honours in 2026.

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01/08/2008

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Westcott

20/03/2009

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Granada

18/03/2008

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