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Weug: F1 Electric Power is a Thrill
24 Feb
Summary
- Maya Weug drove a GEN3 Evo car at Miami E-Prix.
- She found the electric car more powerful and different.
- Weug missed the engine sound feedback but praised acceleration.
F1 Academy driver Maya Weug had an exciting opportunity to drive a GEN3 Evo Formula E car at the Miami E-Prix.
She found the electric race car to be a powerful and distinct experience compared to her usual machinery. Weug highlighted the significant acceleration as a key takeaway.
During her laps, Weug adjusted to the absence of gears and the different feedback from an electric powertrain. She noted that the traditional engine sound, which usually provides feedback on corner exits, was missing, but felt this was an aspect drivers could adapt to quickly.
Weug's experience also included receiving advice from fellow drivers Abbi Pulling and Chloe Chambers, as well as Safety Car driver Bruno Correia. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing the importance of adapting to various car types for driver development.
Weug shared her enthusiasm for the experience on Instagram, calling the acceleration "mega" and appreciating the behind-the-scenes access. She views learning about different racing cars as a valuable part of her career development.
