Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc predicts that a female driver will enter Formula One in the “next few years.”

 

 

While speaking to Mission Winnow, a change lab focusing on reframing global discussions and inspiring open debate, Leclerc made the remarks about female drivers in F1.

“I would be happy to see a girl in Formula One,” Leclerc said. “Not just because she is a girl but because she is talented enough.

“I think there are some very talented women that can be in Formula One in the next few years.”

A woman hasn’t raced in Formula One for more over 40 years. Maria Teresa de Filippis was the first woman to compete in a Formula One race in 1958, while Lella Lombardi drove for many teams in the 1970s.

Susie Wolff attended the 2015 British Grand Prix but only took part in the practice session.