Susie Wolff addresses Maya Weug's challenges securing race seat in 2026
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026
F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff responded to Maya Weug's recent comments about her struggles to secure a race seat for 2026. Weug, a former championship runner-up, described the year as the "toughest" of her career despite winning three races and finishing with nine podiums last season. Wolff expressed sympathy for Weug, highlighting the difficulty that talented drivers encounter in advancing to the next level. Weug has had limited options since last season and has taken on a coaching role in addition to participating in minor racing events.
- •Maya Weug finished runner-up in the 2025 F1 Academy season
- •Susie Wolff described Weug's situation as frustrating
- •Weug has secured a coaching position while seeking racing opportunities
- •Wolff mentioned funded tests for Weug that did not lead to a race seat
- •The F1 Academy aims to create more opportunities for young female drivers
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Academy's Susie Wolff responds to Maya Weug's "toughest year" statement amid race-seat struggle
- 12:01 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Academy's Susie Wolff responds to Maya Weug's "toughest year" statement amid race-seat struggle
"F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff has responded to former championship contender Maya Weug's summer break statement about struggling to secure a race seat in 2026. Weug, who finished as runner-up to Doriane Pin in the 2025 F1 Academy season with three victories and nine podiums, recently took to social media to describe 2026 as the "toughest year" of her career. Despite her success in ...Keep reading
"Susie Wolff has voiced her frustration over Maya Weug's struggle to secure a full-time race seat after finishing runner-up in the 2025 F1 Academy championship
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:01 PMF1 Academy's Susie Wolff responds to Maya Weug's "toughest year" statement amid race-seat struggle
Susie Wolff has voiced her frustration over Maya Weug's struggle to secure a full-time race seat after finishing runner-up in the 2025 F1 Academy championship
- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 12:01 PMF1 Academy's Susie Wolff responds to Maya Weug's "toughest year" statement amid race-seat struggle
F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff has responded to former championship contender Maya Weug's summer break statement about struggling to secure a race seat in 2026. Weug, who finished as runner-up to Doriane Pin in the 2025 F1 Academy season with three victories and nine podiums, recently took to social media to describe 2026 as the "toughest year" of her career. Despite her success in ...Keep reading
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