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Lydia Mee

Former F1 Academy star Maya Weug opens up on "toughest year" of motorsport career

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.

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