MAYA WEUG RECEIVES TROPHY AT THE AUTOSPORT AWARDS

31/01/2025/in Kart, News /by Valerio Tinghi

Our Ferrari Driver Academy driver was awarded the trophy last Wednesday in London by the prestigious magazine Autosport for achieving third place in the 2024 F1 Academy championship. With her, Abbi Pulling e Doriane Pin received first and second honours respectively.

Maya’s season started on a steeper hill than expected, as she collected just two podiums in the first six races. But her ability to set up the car changed her fortunes in Zandvoort, and from then on she was a regular guest on the podium. Her win in the Abu Dhabi season finale is a great starting point to fight for the championship this year.

Her hard work and determination were rewarded last Wednesday, as she received the third-place trophy during the Autosport Awards ceremony, before the eyes of the biggest names in motorsport.

Giovanni Minardi: «I’m pleased that Maya’s season begins with the third-place trophy for the 2024 F1 Academy season. I’m proud of having the opportunity to work with her, and I’m sure we can fight for the championship this season. Maya is a driver who deserves to be on the top step of the podium, because she’s really fast and competitive. We’ll do our best to win with her this year».

Maya Weug: «A great evening at the Autosport Awards, celebrating third place in the 2024 F1 Academy championship. Amazing to be surrounded by so many inspiring people. Thank you, F1 Academy, for a fantastic night! »

Author: Jacopo Rava

🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

All in all, it was a tricky final race day at Lonato, with numerous accidents on track. The continuous changes in conditions, tires, and setup made it challenging for Vladimir Ivannikov and his team today. It might have been easier to play at the casino 🎰 instead!

Regardless, we all wished for more, as Vlad feels capable of fighting for the podium and is hungry for good results, trophies, and podium finishes. This weekend, the podium eluded us, but we are confident that in a couple of weeks at Franciacorta, he will be back in contention for the top positions.

Considering it was only his second race in the OK category, we, as his management team, are very satisfied with his performance overall!

Warm up - P6
Prefinal B - P12
Total position for the final - P13
Final - P22

@minardi_management
@ivannikov_vladimir_

#VladimirIvannikov #Lonato #Karting #OKCategory #RaceDay #Motorsport #PodiumGoals #TeamSpirit #Franciacorta #RacingLife #ChallengingConditions #YoungTalent #TrackPerformance #Trophies #FutureChampion

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🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

All in all, it was a tricky final race day at Lonato, with numerous accidents on track. The continuous changes in conditions, tires, and setup made it challenging for Vladimir Ivannikov and his team today. It might have been easier to play at the casino 🎰 instead!

Regardless, we all wished for more, as Vlad feels capable of fighting for the podium and is hungry for good results, trophies, and podium finishes. This weekend, the podium eluded us, but we are confident that in a couple of weeks at Franciacorta, he will be back in contention for the top positions.

Considering it was only his second race in the OK category, we, as his management team, are very satisfied with his performance overall!

Warm up - P6
Prefinal B - P12
Total position for the final - P13
Final - P22

@minardi_management
@ivannikov_vladimir_

#VladimirIvannikov #Lonato #Karting #OKCategory #RaceDay #Motorsport #PodiumGoals #TeamSpirit #Franciacorta #RacingLife #ChallengingConditions #YoungTalent #TrackPerformance #Trophies #FutureChampion

🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

It‘s hard and difficult!

We’re truly sorry for our driver, Pietro Bagutti, and everything he had to endure on the track. Pietro, please have no doubts—together, we’ll turn the wheel and come back stronger! We believe in you! 💪💖

Warm up - P/No time
Eliminatory heat (A-B) - P20
Eliminatory heat (A-C) - P19
Eliminatory heat (A-D) - P/Out

@minardi_management
@pietro_peter_bagutti

#PietroBagutti #KeepPushing #TeamSpirit #NeverGiveUp #Motorsport #TogetherStronger

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🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

It‘s hard and difficult!

We’re truly sorry for our driver, Pietro Bagutti, and everything he had to endure on the track. Pietro, please have no doubts—together, we’ll turn the wheel and come back stronger! We believe in you! 💪💖

Warm up - P/No time
Eliminatory heat (A-B) - P20
Eliminatory heat (A-C) - P19
Eliminatory heat (A-D) - P/Out

@minardi_management
@pietro_peter_bagutti

#PietroBagutti #KeepPushing #TeamSpirit #NeverGiveUp #Motorsport #TogetherStronger

📸 Foto Recap of the IAME Winter Cup Race Weekend of Markas Silkunas! 📸

Check out these fantastic impressions captured by @vinyi_arnau96 from an action-packed weekend! Let’s rally together to cheer and support Markas as he gears up for the first round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program Championship at Portimao next week!

Let’s rock it! 💪🏁

@minardi_management
@m_silkunas

#MarkasSilkunas #IAMEWinterCup #FotoRecap #ChampionsOfTheFuture #Karting #SupportLocalTalent #Portimao #RacingLife #LetsRockIt #OnTheTrack #Motorsport

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📸 Foto Recap of the IAME Winter Cup Race Weekend of Markas Silkunas! 📸

Check out these fantastic impressions captured by @vinyi_arnau96 from an action-packed weekend! Let’s rally together to cheer and support Markas as he gears up for the first round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program Championship at Portimao next week!

Let’s rock it! 💪🏁

@minardi_management
@m_silkunas

#MarkasSilkunas #IAMEWinterCup #FotoRecap #ChampionsOfTheFuture #Karting #SupportLocalTalent #Portimao #RacingLife #LetsRockIt #OnTheTrack #Motorsport

🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Luckily, Julia celebrated her birthday today at her favorite place—on the track! 🎉🏁 While the day had its challenges and the track wasn’t very kind to her, she always returned with a smile under the tent for some more little celebrations. Julia showed her usual speed and fearless spirit, working hard to overtake and battle her way through the heats.

However, it seems some competitors may not appreciate the challenge of racing against such a talented young girl, leading to some questionable moments on track. Lots of questions remain unanswered, but one thing is certain: tomorrow, she’ll be back at it in the super heat, ready to make some magic happen!

Keep pushing, Julia! We believe in you! 💪✨

Warm up - P17
Eliminatory heat (B-D) - P17
Eliminatory heat (B-C) - P21/Out
Total position after heat - P44

@minardi_management
@juliaangelard

#JuliaAngelard #BirthdayGirl #Karting #OnTheTrack #NeverGiveUp #SuperHeat #GirlPower #RacingSpirit #KeepPushing #Motorsport #ChallengeAccepted

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🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Luckily, Julia celebrated her birthday today at her favorite place—on the track! 🎉🏁 While the day had its challenges and the track wasn’t very kind to her, she always returned with a smile under the tent for some more little celebrations. Julia showed her usual speed and fearless spirit, working hard to overtake and battle her way through the heats.

However, it seems some competitors may not appreciate the challenge of racing against such a talented young girl, leading to some questionable moments on track. Lots of questions remain unanswered, but one thing is certain: tomorrow, she’ll be back at it in the super heat, ready to make some magic happen!

Keep pushing, Julia! We believe in you! 💪✨

Warm up - P17
Eliminatory heat (B-D) - P17
Eliminatory heat (B-C) - P21/Out
Total position after heat - P44

@minardi_management
@juliaangelard

#JuliaAngelard #BirthdayGirl #Karting #OnTheTrack #NeverGiveUp #SuperHeat #GirlPower #RacingSpirit #KeepPushing #Motorsport #ChallengeAccepted

📸 Foto Recap of the IAME Winter Cup Race Weekend 📸

Here’s a look back at the exciting moments from Vanesa Silkunaite’s race weekend at the IAME Winter Cup! Huge thanks to @vinyi_arnau96 for capturing these fantastic impressions.

Let’s rally together to cheer her on again next week as she prepares for the first round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program Championship at Portimao!

Let’s rock it, Supergirl! 💪💖🏁

@minardi_management
@v_silkunaite

#VanesaSilkunaite #IAMEWinterCup #FotoRecap #ChampionsOfTheFuture #Karting #SupportLocalTalent #Portimao #RacingLife #Supergirl #OnTheTrack #Motorsport #TeamSpirit #LetsRockIt

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📸 Foto Recap of the IAME Winter Cup Race Weekend 📸

Here’s a look back at the exciting moments from Vanesa Silkunaite’s race weekend at the IAME Winter Cup! Huge thanks to @vinyi_arnau96 for capturing these fantastic impressions.

Let’s rally together to cheer her on again next week as she prepares for the first round of the Champions of the Future Academy Program Championship at Portimao!

Let’s rock it, Supergirl! 💪💖🏁

@minardi_management
@v_silkunaite

#VanesaSilkunaite #IAMEWinterCup #FotoRecap #ChampionsOfTheFuture #Karting #SupportLocalTalent #Portimao #RacingLife #Supergirl #OnTheTrack #Motorsport #TeamSpirit #LetsRockIt

🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Starting from sixth on the outside line was certainly a tough challenge for Vladimir Ivannikov, but he handled it like a pro! He managed to hold his ground in both heats, finishing in the top ten despite the challenges. There were some intense battles on the track, and unfortunately, an unfair contact in the first heat cost him several positions that could have led to a better outcome.

Now, we’ll be looking forward to seeing his starting position for the super heat tomorrow and what he can make of it! Great job today, Mister! Keep pushing! 💪🏁

Warm up - P/ No time
Eliminatory heat (A-C) - P11
Eliminatory heat (B-C) - P9
Total position after heat - P10

@minardi_management
@ivannikov_vladimir_

#VladimirIvannikov #WSKSuperMasterSeries #Karting #Resilience #TopTenFinish #OnTheTrack #Motorsport #KeepFighting #SuperHeat #RacingLife #GoodJob #FutureChampion

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🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Starting from sixth on the outside line was certainly a tough challenge for Vladimir Ivannikov, but he handled it like a pro! He managed to hold his ground in both heats, finishing in the top ten despite the challenges. There were some intense battles on the track, and unfortunately, an unfair contact in the first heat cost him several positions that could have led to a better outcome.

Now, we’ll be looking forward to seeing his starting position for the super heat tomorrow and what he can make of it! Great job today, Mister! Keep pushing! 💪🏁

Warm up - P/ No time
Eliminatory heat (A-C) - P11
Eliminatory heat (B-C) - P9
Total position after heat - P10

@minardi_management
@ivannikov_vladimir_

#VladimirIvannikov #WSKSuperMasterSeries #Karting #Resilience #TopTenFinish #OnTheTrack #Motorsport #KeepFighting #SuperHeat #RacingLife #GoodJob #FutureChampion

🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Superb performance today for Zack Zhu and his team at the WSK Super Master Series! 👌🏽 It was an excellent heat day, showcasing a great kart, a powerful engine, and Zack’s outstanding driving skills. This bodes very well for tomorrow’s super heat and final race! We can’t wait to see what he’ll accomplish next. Keep it up, Zack! 💪🏁

Warm up - P1
Eliminatory heat (B-D) - P2
Eliminatory heat (B-C) - P3
Total position after heat - P8

@minardi_management
@zack_speed_racing

#ZackZhu #WSKSuperMasterSeries #Karting #StrongPerformance #Teamwork #FutureChampion #OnTheTrack #Motorsport #SuperHeat #FinalRace #KeepPushing #RacingLife

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🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Superb performance today for Zack Zhu and his team at the WSK Super Master Series! 👌🏽 It was an excellent heat day, showcasing a great kart, a powerful engine, and Zack’s outstanding driving skills. This bodes very well for tomorrow’s super heat and final race! We can’t wait to see what he’ll accomplish next. Keep it up, Zack! 💪🏁

Warm up - P1
Eliminatory heat (B-D) - P2
Eliminatory heat (B-C) - P3
Total position after heat - P8

@minardi_management
@zack_speed_racing

#ZackZhu #WSKSuperMasterSeries #Karting #StrongPerformance #Teamwork #FutureChampion #OnTheTrack #Motorsport #SuperHeat #FinalRace #KeepPushing #RacingLife

🎁 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIA 🎁

Wishing a very special day to our incredible young female driver! Your passion, determination, and talent on the track inspire us all. As you celebrate another year of life, remember that the sky’s the limit! Keep chasing your dreams and shining brightly. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve this year!

Enjoy your special day to the fullest! Lots of love from Giovanni and Dorothea! 💖🏁

@minardi_management
@juliaangelard

#HappyBirthday #JuliaAngelard #YoungDriver #GirlPower #Motorsport #DreamBig #Celebrate #Inspiration #ProudSupporters #BirthdayWishes #RacingLife #KeepShining #FutureChampion

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🎁 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIA 🎁

Wishing a very special day to our incredible young female driver! Your passion, determination, and talent on the track inspire us all. As you celebrate another year of life, remember that the sky’s the limit! Keep chasing your dreams and shining brightly. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve this year!

Enjoy your special day to the fullest! Lots of love from Giovanni and Dorothea! 💖🏁

@minardi_management
@juliaangelard

#HappyBirthday #JuliaAngelard #YoungDriver #GirlPower #Motorsport #DreamBig #Celebrate #Inspiration #ProudSupporters #BirthdayWishes #RacingLife #KeepShining #FutureChampion

🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Good work from Pietro Bagutti on the track today! Although he faced some misfortune in qualifying, starting the heats from the middle-back field certainly posed a challenge. Despite this, Pietro demonstrated great determination, working hard to overtake and improve his position, even if he lost a few places along the way. His will to improve is commendable!

Let’s hope that luck will be on his side tomorrow, allowing him to give his performance another push and secure a better position for the super heat on Sunday. Fingers crossed for a strong comeback! 🤞💪🏁

Free practice S1 - P4
Qualifying practice S1 - P17
Total position in qualifying - P51
Group A
Eliminatory heat (A-E) - P15

@minardi_management
@pietro_peter_bagutti

#PietroBagutti #Karting #WSKSuperMasterSeries #Determination #KeepPushing #Overtaking #RacingLife #Motorsport #GoodLuck #FingersCrossed #SuperHeat #OnTheTrack #FutureChampion #TeamSpirit #Improvement #ChallengingDay

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🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Good work from Pietro Bagutti on the track today! Although he faced some misfortune in qualifying, starting the heats from the middle-back field certainly posed a challenge. Despite this, Pietro demonstrated great determination, working hard to overtake and improve his position, even if he lost a few places along the way. His will to improve is commendable!

Let’s hope that luck will be on his side tomorrow, allowing him to give his performance another push and secure a better position for the super heat on Sunday. Fingers crossed for a strong comeback! 🤞💪🏁

Free practice S1 - P4
Qualifying practice S1 - P17
Total position in qualifying - P51
Group A
Eliminatory heat (A-E) - P15

@minardi_management
@pietro_peter_bagutti

#PietroBagutti #Karting #WSKSuperMasterSeries #Determination #KeepPushing #Overtaking #RacingLife #Motorsport #GoodLuck #FingersCrossed #SuperHeat #OnTheTrack #FutureChampion #TeamSpirit #Improvement #ChallengingDay

🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Great job by Vladimir Ivannikov at the WSK Super Master Series Round 3! He kicked off the day with a strong sixth place in qualifying, setting a solid tone for the rest of the event. In the afternoon, Vlad showcased his skills even further by gaining two more positions, finishing the first eliminatory heat in an impressive fourth place. This performance provides an excellent foundation to build on for tomorrow! Keep up the momentum, Vlad! 💪🏁

Free practice S1 - P22
Qualifying practice S1 - P6
Total position in qualifying - P11
Eliminatory heat (C-D) - P4

@minardi_management
@ivannikov_vladimir_

#VladimirIvannikov #WSKSuperMasterSeries #Karting #StrongPerformance #Qualifying #EliminatoryHeat #FutureChampion #OnTheTrack #Motorsport #KeepPushing #BuildingMomentum #KartingCommunity #GoForIt #RacingLife #PositiveMindset #TeamSpirit

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🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Great job by Vladimir Ivannikov at the WSK Super Master Series Round 3! He kicked off the day with a strong sixth place in qualifying, setting a solid tone for the rest of the event. In the afternoon, Vlad showcased his skills even further by gaining two more positions, finishing the first eliminatory heat in an impressive fourth place. This performance provides an excellent foundation to build on for tomorrow! Keep up the momentum, Vlad! 💪🏁

Free practice S1 - P22
Qualifying practice S1 - P6
Total position in qualifying - P11
Eliminatory heat (C-D) - P4

@minardi_management
@ivannikov_vladimir_

#VladimirIvannikov #WSKSuperMasterSeries #Karting #StrongPerformance #Qualifying #EliminatoryHeat #FutureChampion #OnTheTrack #Motorsport #KeepPushing #BuildingMomentum #KartingCommunity #GoForIt #RacingLife #PositiveMindset #TeamSpirit

🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Zack Zhu and his team, LA Motorsport, have completed their first serious race day of the third round of the WSK Super Master Series. Zack showcased a strong performance throughout the day, securing an impressive P3 in his qualifying group and P6 overall. This excellent showing has set a solid foundation for a positive weekend ahead!

However, in the first heat after lunch, despite crossing the finish line in P7, Zack received a costly 10-second penalty. Nonetheless, the mood remains upbeat as they look forward to the next two heats tomorrow! Keep pushing, Zack! 💪🏁

Free practice S2 - P6
Qualifying practice S2 - P3
Total position in qualifying - P6
Group B
Eliminatory heat (A-B) - P15

@minardi_management
@zack_speed_racing

#ZackZhu #LAMotorsport #WSKSuperMasterSeries #Karting #StrongPerformance #Qualifying #Racing #Motorsport #PositiveMindset #KeepPushing #FutureChampion #HeatRaces #OnTheTrack #KartingCommunity #GoForIt

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🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

Zack Zhu and his team, LA Motorsport, have completed their first serious race day of the third round of the WSK Super Master Series. Zack showcased a strong performance throughout the day, securing an impressive P3 in his qualifying group and P6 overall. This excellent showing has set a solid foundation for a positive weekend ahead!

However, in the first heat after lunch, despite crossing the finish line in P7, Zack received a costly 10-second penalty. Nonetheless, the mood remains upbeat as they look forward to the next two heats tomorrow! Keep pushing, Zack! 💪🏁

Free practice S2 - P6
Qualifying practice S2 - P3
Total position in qualifying - P6
Group B
Eliminatory heat (A-B) - P15

@minardi_management
@zack_speed_racing

#ZackZhu #LAMotorsport #WSKSuperMasterSeries #Karting #StrongPerformance #Qualifying #Racing #Motorsport #PositiveMindset #KeepPushing #FutureChampion #HeatRaces #OnTheTrack #KartingCommunity #GoForIt

🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

It was a challenging day on track for Julia. Unfortunately, her qualifying session was affected by a competitor who didn’t fully grasp the sense and importance of the qualifying session. Despite having great pace, Julia’s qualifying result was not reflective of her true potential. To make matters worse, during the first eliminatory heat, she was unfairly kicked out by another competitor.

Tomorrow is her birthday, and we’re hoping the track will gift our Mrs. Speed with the success she deserves! Let’s rally behind her for a strong performance! 🎉💪🏁

Free practice S2 - P18
Qualifying practice S2 - P19
Total position in qualifying - P38
Group B
Eliminatory heat (A-B) - P23/OUT

@minardi_management
@juliaangelard

#JuliaAngelard #MrsSpeed #WSKSuperMasterSeries #Karting #Racing #Motorsport #ChallengeAccepted #BirthdayGirl #KeepPushing #SupportLocalTalent #OnTheTrack #NeverGiveUp #RacingLife #GoodLuck #RockIt #FutureChampion

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🇮🇹 - LONATO - WSK SUPER MASTER SERIES ROUND 3

It was a challenging day on track for Julia. Unfortunately, her qualifying session was affected by a competitor who didn’t fully grasp the sense and importance of the qualifying session. Despite having great pace, Julia’s qualifying result was not reflective of her true potential. To make matters worse, during the first eliminatory heat, she was unfairly kicked out by another competitor.

Tomorrow is her birthday, and we’re hoping the track will gift our Mrs. Speed with the success she deserves! Let’s rally behind her for a strong performance! 🎉💪🏁

Free practice S2 - P18
Qualifying practice S2 - P19
Total position in qualifying - P38
Group B
Eliminatory heat (A-B) - P23/OUT

@minardi_management
@juliaangelard

#JuliaAngelard #MrsSpeed #WSKSuperMasterSeries #Karting #Racing #Motorsport #ChallengeAccepted #BirthdayGirl #KeepPushing #SupportLocalTalent #OnTheTrack #NeverGiveUp #RacingLife #GoodLuck #RockIt #FutureChampion

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