But when will we see a female driver in Formula 1? This is the more than legitimate question that the good man asked himself Jeremy Clarkson during his most recent editorial for the British tabloid Sun.
“Over the years there have been many attempts to involve women in motor racing. And nothing ever really worked – writes the host of The Grand Tour – women-only formulas were introduced, but with limited television coverage and sponsorship was hard to find, so they withered and died”.
Jeremy Clarkson who recently got stuck in a Lamborghini Huracan, then asked himself: “Because women should only compete against women. It’s not like boxing or rugby, so why can’t they compete against men too?”.
A legitimate question especially in light of what happened in recent days, when Abbi Pulling, young driver from Lincolnshirewon a Formula 4 race on the historic Brands Hatch circuit but “Not against other women, against a group made up entirely of men. Abbi was competing against a group consisting of budding Lando Norris. And he beat them fair and square”. However, Jeremy Clarkson does not say he is surprised, as: “car racing is like Scrabble”.
The English journalist is certain that to lead No physical strength is needed: “What you need is aggression. Some might argue that this comes from testosterone, which is more of a man thing, but I don’t believe that”. Many women have made history: “Look at Boudicca. She was a woman who decided to challenge the Roman Empire. Then there’s Joan of Arc and Mrs Thatcher, who I’m pretty sure would have been able to give Max Verstappen a run for his money. She definitely would have been able to defeat me”.
Jeremy Clarkson who recently clashed with electric cars, also objects to those who say that women they are not passionate to the world of motors and Formula 1: “46% of people who watch the Netflix series Drive To Survive are women – he writes – and the grandstands at F1 races these days are more feminine than a Vogue fashion show. Around the world, millions of girls are addicted to it. And I refuse to believe that in this huge army there isn’t a handful with the guts to go out there and kick the kids.”. He then concludes: “It’s been 32 years since a girl last took part in an F1 race. This needs to change and I am sure it will soon. So go, Abbi. Be the first”.
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