Women in Formula 1: current state of things and future expectations. Women in Formula 1.

When Italian sports car racer Maria Teresa de Filippis entered five Grand Prix races between 1958 and 1959, she became renowned for having the courage to enter an event so long dominated by men. Alas, the race director at the French Grand Prix in 1959 refused her entry, claiming that women should only be seen inside helmets when they’re getting their hair done. Thankfully, times have moved on since then! The 1960s saw the rise of feminism and sexual equality, and while women are still nowhere near as well represented as men, things are looking promising for more involvement in the future.

Inclusivity in all sports

We’re living in the third decade of the 21^st-century, where human rights are enshrined in United Nations legislation. Previously conservative segments of society are discovering their jaded world views are firmly on the wrong side of history. F1 would be an excellent example of one sport that has previously been male-dominated, from the drivers, through trackside support to the fans. But this is changing. Just as racing itself is benefitting from improvements in technology, so are the methods for socializing with other F1 fans.

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Women on the F1 podium

Lesbians and black women, or indeed females from any minority, can take inspiration from the story of Stephanie Travers. This University of Bradford graduate went on to become a trackside fuel engineer for Petronas. But she entered the history books as the first black woman to stand on the winner’s podium in 70-years of F1 championships. This esteemed position was cemented when one of the sport’s most iconic figureheads, Lewis Hamilton, invited Stephanie to share his victory at the Styrian Grand Prix, held in Australia last season.

Describing previous disappointments as merely ‘a bend in the road,’ this driven and ambitious young black woman should be an inspiration to females everywhere, especially those who have ever doubted they had a place in any activities that previously appeared to be exclusively for males.

A worthy role model for female drivers aspiring to make it in F1 is Sarah Moore, the Yorkshire-born woman cited as a rising star in her profession. The first woman to have won the Britcar Endurance Championship, she is engaged to Carlajane Metcalfe. As far back as 2010, she claimed she wished to be the UK’s first female F1 champion. She is also a tireless campaigner for LGBTQ rights, as well as the driving ambassador for Racing Pride, working to promote inclusivity across the sport.

Abbie Eaton, also from Yorkshire in the North of England, is another keen lesbian driver. She is in a relationship with Jessica Hawkins, who is also a racing driver. Like Travers, Eaton is heavily involved with Racing Pride. As well as seeking greater LGBTQ representation in the sport at the higher levels, this charity is eager to see inclusivity amongst its commercial partners.

Inclusivity in the Ferrari team

Ferrari is the oldest racing team in history and also one of the most successful of all time – competing in every championship since 1950 and winning almost 230 races in the previous 50 years. It makes sense for them to dip into as wide a pool of talent as possible, and that means looking to invite people of color onto the squad, as well as elite female drivers and also keen competitors from the LGBTQ community. So the next time you and your friends – or partner – are chatting about current drivers and possibly bemoaning the lack of examples of individuals ‘outwith the mainstream,’ rest assured this is being addressed. Who knows. The first LGBTQ champion turning out to represent Ferrari’s world-famous black horse insignia might be just around the corner!

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