Chloe Chambers, a pilot representing Campos Racing from the United States, aims for the F1 Academy Drivers’ Championship. She achieved her first victory in Race 2 in Barcelona and is determined to maintain her momentum and climb up the rankings. Chambers made an impressive start, overtaking championship leader Abbi Pulling from the beginning and maintaining her lead throughout the race. She finished nearly seven seconds ahead of Pulling, who came in second place. Chambers acknowledges the challenge of overcoming Pulling’s significant advantage in the standings but remains focused on gradually closing the gap. She is optimistic about her chances and eager to see how far her progress will take her.
Chambers’ victory follows her podium finish in Race 1 the previous day, where she expressed her aspirations of securing her first win. Reflecting on her performance, Chambers notes that improving her start was crucial to her success. She was pleased to have addressed this aspect and ultimately emerged as the winner. Chambers consistently demonstrated an impressive pace throughout the race, taking advantage of her position at the front of the pack to distance herself from the chasing drivers. This allowed her to establish a substantial lead and even secure the fastest lap.
While many competitors struggled with tire degradation during the race, Chambers used her strong start to create a gap between her and the rest of the pack. She skillfully defended her position against Pulling’s attempts to regain position on the track, ensuring that she remained in the lead from start to finish. Chambers describes her start as one of the best she has ever executed and is delighted to have capitalized on it to gain an advantage. Being in the lead from the beginning allowed her to dictate the pace of the race and drive on her own terms.
Chambers’ victory not only marked a personal triumph, but also brought glory to her team, Campos Racing, on their home turf in Spain. The team has achieved podiums and victories in F3 and F2, and Chambers was thrilled to contribute another win to their F1 Academy history. She emphasizes the support that the F1 Academy receives from F1 teams, as evidenced by the presence of Haas and Ayoo Komatsu team members to congratulate her on her success. Chambers appreciates the endorsement from F1 teams and finds it inspiring to witness.
Looking ahead, Chambers is eagerly anticipating the fourth stage of the F1 Academy, which will take place in Zandvoort from August 23rd to 25th. Her goal is to make further progress and close the gap to the championship lead.
