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Susie Wolff challenges teams over F1 Academy: ‘It’s sad it’s always Hamilton’
The F1 Academy Managing Director, Susie Wolff, has called on all 10 F1 teams to support the all-female series and promote diversity and inclusion. The series features 15 drivers competing in F4 cars, which are funded in part by F1. Wolff has been instrumental in building closer ties between the F1 Academy and F1, with the goal of creating a clear pathway to the top of the sport. Lewis Hamilton, a strong advocate for societal issues, has shown his support by visiting the paddock at F1 Academy events. Wolff hopes that next season, all F1 teams will increase their involvement and interaction with the F1 Academy. As part of the strengthened partnership, each F1 team will nominate one driver to run their livery on their car during competition. McLaren has already announced Bianca Bustamante as their driver for next season. The collaboration between F1 and the F1 Academy has led to heightened interest from the F1 teams in nurturing young talent and finding the best female drivers. This positive effect has even trickled down to the world of karting.
Source: RacingNews 365
