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Could McLaren sign a female F1 driver? Team boss takes huge stride after announcement
McLaren CEO Zak Brown’s new role suggests a potential future opportunity for a female racing driver to join the team.
Ella Lloyd, excelling in F1 Academy, is a promising talent within McLaren’s junior driver programme.
Despite Lloyd’s success, there is a noticeable gender imbalance in McLaren’s driver development programme, with only one female racer among six males.
Brown’s involvement with the More Than Equal organization signals a commitment to promoting female talent in motorsport, potentially within McLaren.
While McLaren’s current F1 drivers are performing well, there is anticipation that the team will look to promote from within, potentially giving opportunities to talented drivers like Lloyd in the future.
The establishment of the More Than Equal advisory board aims to unlock female talent in motorsport and provide a pathway to the top.
