P1racenews AI automatic summary:
An all-female feeder series using Gen3 cars? A W Series brand revival? Formula E’s plan to get women on its grid goes much further than last week’s test
“Formula E’s history began with two women – Katherine Legge and Michela Cerruti – on the first-ever grid in Beijing in 2014, but they left after just four races. Simona de Silvestro is the only female driver to have completed a full FE season, with Andretti, in the 2015-16 campaign. Despite early competitiveness, opportunities for women in the series have been limited. However, there are signs of change, with a recent all-female test potentially leading to a broader plan for women in motorsport. Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds aims for gender equality in the sport, with plans to address technical challenges for female drivers in the upcoming Gen4 era. Future prospects include more women in development roles and potential seats in the main championship. Alongside established names like Jamie Chadwick, rising talents like Ella Lloyd, Marta Garcia, and Abbi Pulling could shape the future of women in Formula E.”
