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MAYA WEUG crash in 2020 still haunts new F1 world champion

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November 2, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • MAYA WEUG was involved in a dramatic 2020 World Karting Championship incident at Portimao when Antonelli, carrying #1, collided with her kart in wet conditions.
  • WEUG was thrown from her kart in the crash but emerged unhurt; Antonelli broke his left leg and foot and has avoided #1 ever since.
  • The collision now echoes through F1 history — Antonelli credits that bad #1 luck as a reason he will stick with #12 as reigning world champion in 2027.

UPCOMING:

  • Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos — weekend of Nov 7, 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

MAYA WEUG

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Jon Noble originally appearing on the-race.com