Former F1 Academy championship contender Maya Weug has described 2026 as the "toughest year" of her career, revealing her immense struggles to secure a racing seat just 12 months after fighting for the title in the all-female racing series.
In a poignant statement shared on social media, the driver opened up about the harsh realities of the motorsport industry. Her current difficulties follow a successful 2025 F1 Academy campaign that resulted in three victories and nine podium appearances.