Maya Weug reflects on the mental side of motorsport — sharing how she stayed strong through a tough Montreal weekend impacted by technical issues.

WATCH: Maya Weug On A Racing Driver's Mindset 

F1 ACADEMY has today announced the renewal and expansion of its support for global karting series Champions of The Future Academy (COTFA).

F1 ACADEMY has today announced the renewal and expansion of its support for global karting series Champions of The Future Academy (COTFA), with up to twenty-seven young female drivers set to be supported by F1 ACADEMY DISCOVER YOUR DRIVE in 2026.

F1 ACADEMY expands support for Champions of the Future Academy for 2026

We chatted with Santamaría to find out more about her journey to the becoming the Deputy Race Director and how she deals with unforeseen challenges 

Career Spotlight: Meet Neus Santamaría, Deputy Race Director at F1 ACADEMY

After her Race 2 podium chances fell away in Singapore, the Red Bull Ford driver determined to have a stronger weekend for her final F1 ACADEMY round.

Chloe Chambers saw her chance of a podium finish in Singapore fall away as she made an alternative strategy call in Race 2, but she is determined to have a stronger weekend for her final F1 ACADEMY round in Las Vegas.

WATCH: Maya Weug on a racing driver's mindset