Our research shows how statistically challenging it will be to find a female F1 World Champion with the current numbers of girls taking part in competitive motorsport. This needs to be urgently addressed.

The current level of data around female participation is not robust or adequate enough to inform the sport. The industry needs to collaborate urgently to improve this.

Research shows that the media plays a vital role in championing gender equality and that currently there are frustrations with how women and girls are represented. This needs to be acknowledged honestly and addressed.

Although the reason female drivers are dropping out of the sport early needs to be further investigated, we know that in part it is because they do not receive the same backing, especially financially, as their male counterparts, with a far lower risk appetite among funders.

In motorsport, winning is fuelled by collaboration, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence. Yet, an unfortunate gender disparity continues to persist within the sport, limiting the potential growth and depriving us of diverse perspectives.

It is imperative that stakeholders come together to address and unlock the obvious benefits that expanding the talent pool, growing the fan base and inspiring the next generation will bring.

that supports the development of women and girls in motorsport and consistently commission, undertake and publish relevant insight and research.

based on this evidence, which will provide tailored support and training for young female drivers, with an initial cohort coming on board in time for the 2024 season.

from championship karting upwards, with the intention of identifying talent and potential earlier and wider than has ever been done before.

to connect the talent we are supporting with the best opportunities including with potential teams and investors.