Formula E confirms first ever all-female test session ahead of 2024/25 season

Formula E has confirmed the championship’s first ever all-female test session, ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The inaugural test, which will be staged at Valencia’s Ricardo Tormo Circuit on 7th November, will form part of the Formula E World Championship’s pre-season testing schedule.

All racing teams participating in the championship will be required to include a minimum of one female driver for the test, but are encouraged to field two.

The test is intended to offer a pathway for female drivers to compete in the all-electric racing series.

The launch of the new initiatives comes as part of Formula E’s long-term strategy to expand opportunities for women throughout the championship.

In support of gender equity, the series is offering an extended FIA Girls on Track programme, which will offer up to 400 local young women to watch and engage with female racing drivers, as well as participating in workshops, which will aim to accelerate their careers within motorsport.

“We know there isn’t a simple solution for greater diversity in motorsport,” said Jeff Dodds, CEO at Formula E.

“If we’re going to truly give women equality, opportunity and visibility in our series, however, conditions for all need to be the same to aid their development and test themselves against those already on the starting grid.

“As a motorsport with an almost-equal split of male and female fans, as well within Formula E including my Exec and Director teams, we believe it’s only right that our drivers and wider ecosystem is representative of those that follow and support the sport.”

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