This is the age of inclusiveness and in the world of motorsports, the FIA has made efforts to encourage women to participate at all levels. This isn’t to say that women have never been participants in motorsports as there have been some notable figures like Michele Mouton and Pat Moss who challenged their male counterparts in rallies.
But the number of women is still far less than men and the FIA has for many years taken various initiatives to change the balance. Next year will see the FIA Girls on Track presented by Hankook take on even greater prominence at Formula E races.
Programme at all venues in 2024
For the first time, all 11 race venues (up from 5 before) will host a FIA Girls on Track experience for local girls. More than 1,650 girls are expected to participate in Season 10 of the all-electric single-seater series. One participant will be chosen to represent the programme and be part of the ceremonies team on the victory podium at every race.
The programme will be open to girls aged 12 to 18 and join in the race weekend’s activities in Mexico City, Diriyah, Hyderabad, São Paulo, Tokyo, Misano, Monaco, Berlin, Shanghai, Portland, and London.
Inspirational and educational workshops
After 6 years, the programme with Formula E has positively impacted more than 2,500 girls at 15 race weekends. Additionally, leading female figures from a range of professions across the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship paddock delivering inspirational and educational workshops.
Women presenting in the FIA Girls on Track come from every part of the championship, including teams, partners and sponsors. Presentations are delivered on topics including broadcasting, health & safety, technology, engineering, driving and media roles with participating girls getting a complete behind-the-scenes access to raceday operations.
“The FIA Women in Motorsport Commission is firmly committed to increasing female participation in motor sport at all levels and in all domains. As such, FIA Girls on Track in Formula E offers the perfect platform to introduce young girls and women to motorsport and all the many and varied career opportunities it presents,” said Deborah Mayer, FIA Women in Motorsport Commission President.
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