MAYA WEUG Opens Up on Career Struggles After F1 Academy Runner-Up Finish

August 12, 2026

• MAYA WEUG, former Ferrari Academy driver and F1 Academy runner-up, faces career setback after planned 2026 season collapsed last-minute due to circumstances beyond her control, leaving her scrambling for race opportunities.
• Despite podium finish in Belcar GT debut with ART Racing, WEUG’s scheduled 24h Zolder drive cancelled, leaving her with zero races lined up after fighting for championships just months ago.
• DORIANNE PIN parlayed F1 Academy title into Mercedes F1 development role plus Peugeot Hypercar and Citroen Formula E positions, competing at Le Mans 24 Hours and multiple endurance categories.
• ABBI PULLING leveraged season two F1 Academy championship into Nissan Formula E simulator role, currently seventh in GB3 standings with one victory in her second season competing in the series.
• WEUG now mentors current Ferrari representative ALBA LARSEN, ninth in F1 Academy standings, while expressing frustration that past results haven’t translated to career opportunities in motorsport’s tough environment.

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