F1 Academy and More than Equal have announced a collaboration to accelerate the development of female talent in motorsport.
Confirmed:
- More than Equal becomes the series’ driver performance and research partner
- The partnership will improve the training available to drivers, including a dedicated physiotherapist
- F1 Academy and More than Equal will create a structured guide to support young female drivers in their development
- Susie Wolff, managing director of F1 Academy, to join More than Equal’s advisory board
Context:
More than Equal is an independent global motorsport initiative formed to find and develop the first female Formula One world champion. Last year, the organisation selected a cohort of drivers aged between 13 and 14 which it is currently supporting in order to maximise their potential.
Establishing close links with F1 Academy will provide a tangible pathway for the young talent that More than Equal has already identified, while also helping the all-female series strengthen its long-term talent pipelines.
Comment:
“More than Equal is fueling meaningful progress with insightful, industry-leading research,” said Wolff.
“By coming together, and with the committed support of More than Equal, we will be an even stronger force for positive change in motorsport – with action, not just words.”
Tom Stanton, chief executive and head of driver development at More than Equal, added: “This partnership represents a major step forward in creating a clear, data-driven pathway for female drivers.
“By combining More than Equal’s expertise in research and performance with F1 Academy’s commitment to driver progression, we are ensuring that talented young women receive the support they need at every stage of their motorsport journey.”
Coming next:
This partnership comes ahead of the opening race of the F1 Academy season, taking place in support of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix from 21st to 23rd March.
Go deeper:
- ‘Women don’t lack talent, they lack opportunity’: Why Formula E is running the first all-female test
- Jamie Chadwick impressed with impact F1 Academy has had on female participation
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