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Aston Martin Driver Ambassador Jessica Hawkins became the first woman to drive a current generation ground effect Formula 1 car
Hawkins, along with F1 Academy mentee Tina Hausmann, introduced a new Aramco-backed karting project aimed at promoting women and girls’ participation in motorsport in Saudi Arabia. Fernando Alonso also joined the initiative. Following a day of STEM sessions, Hawkins took the wheel of the AMR22 in Saudi Arabia at night, her second F1 driving experience after an official test at Hungaroring last year, expressing joy over the moment. She emphasized the importance of working with Aramco to inspire females to engage in motorsport. Aston Martin Team Principal Mike Krack highlighted the significance of showcasing Hawkins behind the wheel of the AMR22 during the Saudi Arabian GP press conference, expressing hope for more events like it to inspire young generations. An announcement on Thursday revealed Hawkins’ extended involvement with Aston Martin racing in 2024, with plans for her British GT Championship debut with Beechdean AMR driving the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 aiming for the Silver-Am class title with co-driver Andrew Howard.
