Maya Weug is determined to put herself in the hunt for her second consecutive pole position, but says she'll face stiff competition after Practice.

Maya Weug is determined to put herself in the hunt for her second consecutive pole position this season, but believes she’ll face stiff competition based on the field’s rapid start in Practice.
The top of the timesheets changed hands several times across the final three minutes of running, with the Ferrari driver setting a 2:05.357 to pip Alisha Palmowski to the quickest time by 0.030s.

Weug predicts close fight for Jeddah pole but track evolution remains an unknown

Maya Weug got Round 2 off to a strong start as the Ferrari driver snatched the fastest time in Practice away from Alisha Palmowski by 0.030s.

Maya Weug got Round 2 off to a strong start as the Ferrari driver snatched the fastest time in Practice away from Alisha Palmowski with a last-gasp effort as the chequered flag was flown.
It was nip-and-tuck at the top of the timing sheets, with the leading duo separated by 0.030s followed by Standings leader Doriane Pin in third.


PRACTICE: Weug sets the early pace in Jeddah ahead of Palmowski

Maya Weug is assured that the tweaks she’s made since her visit last year should help her chances heading into Round 2 after topping Day 3 in Jeddah.

Maya Weug is assured that the tweaks she’s made since her visit last year should help her chances heading into Round 2, after the Ferrari driver ended the final day of in-season testing top of the timing sheets.

Weug looking to put last year’s lessons into practice in Jeddah after topping Day 3 of testing

Maya Weug was the driver to beat on final day of in-season testing in Jeddah, setting a 2:05.405 to finish a tenth ahead of Chloe Chambers. 

Maya Weug was the driver to beat on the third and final day of in-season testing in Jeddah. The Ferrari driver made the most of the final minutes of running, setting a 2:05.405 to finish a tenth ahead of Chloe Chambers, who earned back-to-back P2 finishes.

Weug ends Day 3 top of the timesheets in Jeddah in-season testing 

We caught up with one of F1 ACADEMY’s newest faces as Ciconte charts the remarkable highs and frustrating lows of her time in Shanghai. 

Joanne Ciconte’s maiden F1 ACADEMY weekend was nothing short of a rollercoaster for the Australian driver as she got her first taste of the action that awaits her this season.   
Beginning her rookie journey with MP Motorsport, we caught up with one of F1 ACADEMY’s newest faces as Ciconte charts the remarkable highs and frustrating lows of her time in Shanghai. 

INSIDE STORY: Behind the scenes of Joanne Ciconte's rollercoaster debut weekend in F1 ACADEMY 

Maya Weug learnt the hard way that being cautious can sometimes be as damaging as risking it all as victory in Race 2 slipped out of her hands.

Maya Weug learnt the hard way that being cautious can sometimes be as damaging as risking it all as the Ferrari driver saw her opportunity to convert pole to a victory slip out of her hands in Shanghai.

‘Trying not to make a mistake ended up being a mistake’ - Weug rues opening lap for costing her victory in Race 2

Alba Larsen closed out her first F1 ACADEMY weekend in superb form, sealing a top-four finish in Race 2 around the Shanghai International Circuit.

Alba Larsen closed out her first F1 ACADEMY weekend in superb form, sealing a top-four finish in Race 2 around the Shanghai International Circuit.
Qualifying in third, the Tommy Hilfiger driver didn’t underestimate the task she’d have trying to hold on to it. Fending off repeated attempts from Chloe Chambers, it wasn’t until the penultimate tour that the Red Bull Ford driver was finally able to make her way past her for the final podium spot.


Larsen hails 'over our expectations' performance after P4 finish in Shanghai Race 2

With a win and podiums in the books last year, there was one achievement left at the top of Maya Weug’s to do list — a first pole position.

With a win and podiums in the books last year, there was one achievement left at the top of Maya Weug’s to do list — a first pole position in F1 ACADEMY.
The Ferrari driver delivered it on the first opportunity this time around, asserting her hold on P1 early on and never relinquishing it. 


‘Something I really wanted last year and never came’ - Weug elated by long-awaited maiden F1 ACADEMY pole

Highlights: Round 1 Qualifying in Shanghai

HIGHLIGHTS: Weug beats out Pin to secure maiden F1 ACADEMY pole position in Shanghai Qualifying

Maya Weug got her 2025 campaign off to the perfect start, claiming her first pole position in F1 ACADEMY by over four tenths to Doriane Pin.

Maya Weug got her 2025 campaign off to the perfect start, claiming her first pole position in F1 ACADEMY by over four tenths to Doriane Pin.
In a league of her own from the early stages, Weug was untouchable at the top of the timing sheets, extending her personal bests to an unbeatable 2:03.379. Pin had to settle for second, with third-place Alba Larsen shining in her maiden Qualifying session.


QUALIFYING: Weug untouchable as she claims first F1 ACADEMY pole in Shanghai

Can this trio be enough to pull MP Motorsport back up the order and give them their first taste of title success in F1 ACADEMY?

Enduring a winless 2024 season, MP Motorsport won’t want to find themselves in that position again anytime soon. 
Finishing fourth overall with three podiums, over 100 points back from third-place Campos Racing, it was a dip in form for the team that finished second in 2023.  
Welcoming an all-new roster, the two youngest rookies in field Alba Larsen and Joanne Ciconte take up their places in the team alongside Maya Weug, after the Ferrari driver’s move over to the Dutch outfit. Can this trio be enough to pull MP back up the order and give them their first taste of title success in F1 ACADEMY? 

TEAM GUIDE: Can a new-look line-up spark MP Motorsport’s title hopes? 

MP Motorsport have finalised their roster for the 2025 season, with the Australian racing for the team in her rookie F1 ACADEMY campaign. 

MP Motorsport have finalised their roster for the 2025 season, with Joanne Ciconte racing for the team in her rookie F1 ACADEMY campaign. 

Joanne Ciconte completes MP Motorsport’s 2025 F1 ACADEMY line-up

The Dutch driver will continuing to represent Ferrari, switching to compatriots MP Motorsport for the upcoming F1 ACADEMY campaign.

Maya Weug continues with Ferrari for 2025 campaign

Amna Al Qubaisi and Lola Lovinfosse penalised following Yas Marina Race 2

Hamda Al Qubaisi managed a brilliant Qualifying session in Yas Marina, and will start on the second row of the grid for all three races this weekend.

After a year of consistent point-scoring for Hamda Al Qubaisi, the Red Bull Racing driver has her sights set on something bigger as she lines up on the second row of the grid for the final three races of the F1 ACADEMY season.__
The 22-year-old Emirati gave the home crowd something to celebrate, as she shot to the top of the timing during the final few minutes of Qualifying before having to settle for third at the chequered flag.

Hamda Al Qubaisi motivated to push onwards in the podium fight as she targets win on her final F1 ACADEMY weekend

On the eve of her final F1 ACADEMY weekend, Amna Al Qubaisi is preparing for one last hurrah and inspire fellow young women to pursue their dreams.

On the eve of her final F1 ACADEMY weekend, Amna Al Qubaisi is preparing for one last hurrah to show fellow Emirati women and girls that they can pursue their dreams.

‘A phenomenal farewell’ – Amna Al Qubaisi hoping to keep inspiring young women on home soil in Abu Dhabi

Tommy Hilfiger have announced that the Danish driver will be driving for the F1 ACADEMY Official Partner on the 2025 grid.

Tommy Hilfiger have announced that Alba Hurup Larsen will be representing the F1 ACADEMY Official Partner on the 2025 grid.
The Danish driver won the 2023 edition of the FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars programme and has already made her single-seater debut, scoring points in the Indian F4 Championship this year.


Alba Hurup Larsen to represent Tommy Hilfiger for 2025 F1 ACADEMY season

With a fierce fight for the top three underway, we spoke to sixth-placed Hamda Al Qubaisi about her chances ahead of the final two rounds.

Hamda Al Qubaisi says she needs to master her Qualifying performances if she is to finish her F1 ACADEMY story with a longed-for victory.
After finishing third last year with four wins to her name, Al Qubaisi’s follow-up campaign has struggled to reach the same heights. The Red Bull Racing star is only driver outside the leading duo of Abbi Pulling and Doriane Pin to have achieved points in every race, yet has only scored one podium.

‘I have the chance to finish in the top three’ – Hamda Al Qubaisi on her season so far and ending her F1 ACADEMY journey on a high

From writing her name into Formula 4 history to the story behind her lucky numbers,, the Emirati racer delves into all you need to know about her. 

Hamda Al Qubaisi is gearing up to go testing on home soil this weekend as F1 ACADEMY heads to the Yas Marina Circuit. The track might be her canvas, but before she can paint it purple, we caught up with the Red Bull Racing driver to ask her some very important questions.

From writing her name into Formula 4 history to the story behind her lucky numbers, the Emirati racer delves into all you need to know about her. 

INTRODUCING HAMDA AL QUBAISI: The Red Bull Racing driver on karting shootouts, backflip skills and special socks

Hamda Al Qubaisi will be sporting a bold new look for Round 5 in Singapore, as her #8 car will be taking to the streets in a fan-designed livery.

Hamda Al Qubaisi will be sporting a bold new look for Round 5 in Singapore, as her #8 Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme car will be taking to the streets in a fan-designed livery.

Red Bull Racing reveal Hamda Al Qubaisi’s special edition REBL CUSTMS livery for Singapore

We caught up with De Heus earlier in the season to find out what’s her favourite sweet treat as well as her favourite memories from karting.

With a little bit of downtime before F1 ACADEMY heads to Singapore, you’ll probably find Emely De Heus hitting a very different kind of track on two wheels instead of four.

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