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Hawkins becomes first woman since 2019 to test an F1 car
Hawkins, who joined Aston Martin as a driver ambassador in May 2021, became the first woman to test a modern F1 car since 2018. Previously, the last woman to test an F1 car was Tatiana Calderon in 2019. She had the opportunity to drive the AMR21, Aston Martin’s 2021 car, which had achieved a podium finish with Sebastian Vettel at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The test took place at the Hungaroring and was initially delayed due to rain, but the conditions quickly improved. Hawkins expressed her gratitude to the AMF1 team for trusting and believing in her, stating that it had taken a lot of effort to reach that point. She emphasized the valuable insight she gained from the experience and hopes to inspire other women to follow their dreams. In the most recent W Series campaign, Hawkins finished ninth overall and achieved one podium finish in the season-opening race in Miami.
Source: Crash
