P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Only five female drivers have entered Formula 1 throughout its long history but Max Verstappen is confident that another will come along going forward.
Max Verstappen believes the chances of a female driver entering Formula 1 in the future are low due to the underrepresentation of women in motorsport. Only five female drivers have participated in a race weekend, and just two have started a race in F1’s history. The F1 Academy, an all-female racing series, was established this year to promote women’s representation, but it was created after the W Series folded. Verstappen acknowledges that F1 cars are physically demanding to drive, but he believes that with hard work and talent, women can overcome these challenges and have the opportunity to reach Formula 1. He also states that team bosses do not prioritize selecting men over women, and if a woman outperforms everyone else, she will be given the chance to compete in Formula 1. However, due to the smaller number of women in the sport, the percentage of female drivers making it to the top is naturally lower.
