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More than Equal announced on Thursday an exciting new partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University to pioneer female racing athlete research.
Through Manchester Met’s Institute of Sport, a unique partnership with More than Equal has been established, focusing on understanding the physiological and endocrinological demands of female racing drivers. More than Equal, a leader in the female racing scene, aims to develop the first female Formula 1 world champion, with a comprehensive Driver Development Programme encompassing karting to single-seaters. The partnership challenges the misconception that female athletes lack the physical capabilities for success in racing, utilizing a data-driven approach led by Manchester Metropolitan’s Centre for Excellence for Women in Sport. Key research areas include performance, strength, power, cognition, endurance, nutrition, and psychology, with a focus on empowering female drivers. Through PhD studentships and dedicated research, the partnership aims to advance knowledge in female health, performance, and development in motorsport and beyond.
