The global F1 fan base is now 42 per cent female and three quarters of new F1 fans in the last year were women. That popularity growth is slowly translating into participation in the sport too, with more women signing up for licences and female marshal registrations growing by more than 20 per cent yearon-year in recent seasons.

However, while the direction of travel is encouraging, women still represent fewer than five per cent of licensed British racing drivers. Driving that change has become a key focus for Motorsport UK, which has been working with clubs, teams and community groups to create clearer and more welcoming pathways into the sport.

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