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alfredo

(60,271 posts)
Wed Oct 17, 2012, 02:21 PM Oct 2012

Formula 1 has been mostly a men's world, but hopefully that will change.

In the history of Formula 1 there's only been 5 women competing in this dangerous and demanding sport. Maybe Suzie Wolff will get a seat on Williams or other top tier teams to become the 6th.

http://en.espnf1.com/williams/motorsport/story/92155.html?CMP=chrome






The movie "Senna" gives some insight into the world of F1. She might become a teammate of Ayrton Senna's nephew, Bruno Senna. Maybe she will replace him because he hasn't been that productive.


"Senna" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1424432/ They did a good job of showing the politics of the sport, and how politics killed a brilliant athlete. It starts off light, but then becomes deadly serious. I still get sad when I think of the movie.

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Formula 1 has been mostly a men's world, but hopefully that will change. (Original Post) alfredo Oct 2012 OP
This is not gonna change with drivers thelordofhell Oct 2012 #1
There are some female pit crews in Indy and NASCAR. There needs alfredo Oct 2012 #2

alfredo

(60,271 posts)
2. There are some female pit crews in Indy and NASCAR. There needs
Wed Oct 17, 2012, 04:18 PM
Oct 2012

To be women in the truck series. Formula 1 is a very macho sport, but maybe the new generation will bring a more adult view of the world.

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