News Details
Ecclestone keen on all-female world championship
Carmen Jorda recently joined Lotus in a development role Sutton Images Enlarge Bernie Ecclestone has suggested the creation an all-female world championship to run alongside Formula One to encourage more women to enter the sport. Though Susie Wolff has made free practice appearances for Williams this season and in 2014, the first woman to do so in 22 years, the last woman to start an F1 grand prix was Lella Lombardi in 1976. Ex-GP3 driver Carmen Jorda was recently signed to Lotus on a development deal and will drive in a Friday session at some stage this season. Speaking to the British press in Malaysia, Ecclestone suggested a separate event before the F1 grand prix would open doors to...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from espnF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ecclestone suggests female-only world championship
Bernie Ecclestone has suggested Formula 1 create an all-women world...
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Ecclestone proposing F1 championship for women
Bernie Ecclestone believes a separate series for women drivers would be...
10y ago from Pitpass.com
Susie Wolff slams ‘all-female F1′ series idea
Susie Wolff has slammed suggestions an all-female version of formula one...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Susie Wolff slams idea of female only F1 series
Susie Wolff has slammed suggestions that an all-female version of Formula...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Move aside Pedro Acosta: Could Maverick Vinales be...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez cruises to record-equalling MotoGP Jerez...
Ducati’s Marc Marquez cantered to a record-equalling fifth consecutive...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP Spanish GP: Marc Marquez wins sprint as Fabio...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo claims shock MotoGP pole at Jerez
Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo stunned the paddock by claiming a...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Takuma Sato reveals 94G impact in 233mph Indy 500...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou tops busy final Indy 500 test day
The NTT IndyCar Series wrapped up a two day test session on Thursday,...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Scott McLaughlin fastest as speeds top 232mph in Day 2...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Larson, Sato crash in high-boost Indy 500 test session
The second day of IndyCar’s Indy 500 open test opened with qualifying...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai is in damage limitation mode already in the...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
A 2026 American WRC race is just an FIA approval away
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle in command of Rally Islas Canarias
Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen dominated the opening day of Rally...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Kalle Rovanpera found answers to unlock speed on new...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Man United-linked Matheus Cunha addresses future after...
Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha expresses his happiness at...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
“Off the pitch he’s so nice” - Jurrien Timber...
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has said that Myles Lewis-Skelly turns...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Lyon Women vs Arsenal Women Prediction and Betting...
Lyon and Arsenal square off in the second leg of the UEFA Women's...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Report: Arsenal consider surprise swoop for Chelsea...
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a surprise move for Chelsea forward...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Alonso on rival team chief’s radar for stunning F1 switch
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
Aston Martin share plans for the future... without Lance...
Aston Martin Formula 1 team have shared an image... Read More »
46m ago from GPFans.com
Ex-Ferrari chairman tells Lewis Hamilton F1 title with the...
Luca di Montezemolo has brutally criticised... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
