Female Driver Expert: F1 Strength Concerns Debunked; Junior Series Reform Needed

Female Driver Expert: F1 Strength Concerns Debunked; Junior Series Reform Needed

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver ambassador Jessica Hawkins says women have the physical strength to compete in Formula 1. Speaking on the Road to Success podcast, she reflected on testing the Aston Martin AMR21 in Hungary. However, she suggests changes may be necessary in junior categories like Formula 2 and Formula 3.

Hawkins' comments come as part of a growing push for more female drivers in motorsport, with physical concerns often cited as barriers. 'I’m not going to lie, people did ask about the physical capabilities,' she says. 'But I can confirm that women do have the strength required.'

Physical Capabilities Confirmed

Hawkins insists on the importance of acknowledging and celebrating female capability in motorsports. Speaking directly to these concerns, she explains, 'We’ve seen proof in other categories where women drivers are performing at a high level. This has made me even more confident that we can achieve similar success in F1.'

Junior Series Changes Suggested

The conversation then turned towards the need for reform in younger racing categories. Hawkins acknowledges that ensuring fair competition in junior races might be the next step. 'If we want to see more women on the grid, changes will need to happen at this early level,' says Hawkins.

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Answer: Jessica Hawkins confirms that women's physical strength is not an issue for competing in F1, suggesting necessary reforms in junior racing categories like Formula 2 and Formula 3 to ensure fair competition for all genders.