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Career progression challenges for female racing drivers

Overview

Maya Weug, a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy and former runner-up in the F1 Academy, has expressed frustration over a lack of racing opportunities. Despite a podium finish in her GT car debut with ART Racing in the Belcar series, her scheduled participation in the 24 Hours of Zolder was cancelled, leaving her without upcoming races.

Weug and 2024 F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling have subsequently highlighted systemic issues regarding career progression for female racers. Weug cited a lack of financial support and limited opportunities once drivers exit female-only categories. Pulling noted that while the series is beneficial, it does not address the need for women to progress into Formula 3, Formula 2, and Formula 1, observing that no women are currently competing in the F2 or F3 categories.

Entities

Maya Weug · F1 Academy · Alba Larsen · ART Racing · Abbi Pulling

Timeline

  1. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    F1 Academy drivers highlight lack of career progression for women

    F1 Academy graduates Maya Weug and Abbi Pulling warn of limited career progression and a lack of opportunities for female drivers moving into higher racing tiers like F3 and F2.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Maya Weug seeks racing seat after difficult season

    Ferrari Driver Academy member Maya Weug is seeking a racing seat after failing to secure a competitive position this season, despite her successful second-place finish in the F1 Academy last year.

Sources

f1i.fr · formularapida.net · motorsport.nextgen-auto.com · mundodeportivo.com · p1race.com