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Formula E will host its first all-female test as part of its upcoming pre-season test in Valencia, marking the first time an FIA world championship has hosted such a session. As many as 22 drivers …
Formula E will hold its first all-female test during the upcoming pre-season test in Valencia, making history as the first FIA world championship to do so. The half-day test on Nov. 7 will feature 22 drivers, with each of the 11 teams required to field one driver, but are encouraged to run two. Formula E’s CEO Jeff Dodds emphasized the importance of creating equal conditions for all drivers to foster diversity and provide opportunities for female drivers to compete on equal grounds. The female drivers participating in the test will have the chance to showcase their skills using the state-of-the-art GEN3 Evo cars, advancing their development in motorsport. This initiative is part of Formula E’s broader efforts to increase female participation in the series, including providing additional opportunities such as simulator sessions and educational programs like “FIA Girls On Track.” By taking proactive and consistent steps towards greater diversity, Formula E aims to create a more representative and inclusive environment within the sport for both fans and participants.
