This year, with the support of Formula 1, the first season of the new F1 Academy women’s series will take place. Championship organizers say their aim is to prepare entrants for Formula 1 performances, but F1 Academy director Susie Wolff warned it would be several years before the racer appears on the grid.
Susie Wolff: “I know women can race at this level and my experience is important to the F1 Academy as I can pass it on to the next generation. It is important that our competitors are in the paddock and have the full support of Formula 1. In other words, we are supported by the right people making decisions – this is a guarantee that talent will not go unnoticed.
However, expectations need to be managed – it will take time for a driver to start racing in Formula 1. Our job is to increase the talent pool, raise awareness and inspire the next generation. We need to make motorsport accessible to those who want to do it.
The whole process will certainly take several years. I think we can achieve real success in the short term, but to find a girl who will be successful in Formula 1, we have to think about the medium and long term. This means patience is needed.”
Source: F1 News
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