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Ferrari Driver Academy member Maya Weug has been confirmed as PREMA’s third and final 2024 F1 Academy series driver. The
Maya Weug, born on June 1, 2004 in Spain, has secured her place alongside Mercedes Junior Doriane Pin and Aston Martin representative Tina Hausmann in the Formula 1 Academy. She holds Belgian and Dutch nationalities and her journey in single-seaters began with winning the FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars program, earning her a place in the Ferrari Driver Academy. Weug competed in the Italian Formula 4 Championship for two seasons, achieving several points finishes in her second year. In 2023, she had her best year yet, competing in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, with multiple top ten finishes, fastest laps, and a rookie victory. Weug is excited to be back on track this season as part of the prestigious PREMA team in the F1 Academy. PREMA Team Principal Rene Rosin is delighted to have her on board and believes they will do a great job together. Weug is the eighth driver announced for this year’s F1 Academy, with seven more seats left to be filled before the first round in Saudi Arabia on March 07-09.
