Formula 1. A mixed discipline that diverges in 2019.

Lella Lombardi

Since its inception in 1950, the automotive and professional discipline, known as Formula 1 (F1) had been a sport of mixed participation; both men and women can participate in the same competition line.

In the history of the discipline, only five women have managed to participate officially in Formula 1 Grand Prix, being Lella Lombardi, the only woman, able to score points in the championship. At present, there are six other professional pilots, integrated to teams like McLaren and Renault, with the difference that only one of them has participated in an official session of Formula 1; Susie Wolf, of British nationality.

Sofie Wolf

Based on the previous data, there are those who claim that the rigor required by the F1, restricts women athletes of this discipline, participate in official tests. However, this rigor, works as a filter of demand and not as a mechanism integrated to the institution; they are the competing women of this discipline, those who lack greater ability, to ascend in the circle.

Although Coulthard is the creator of the women's championship, he does not exactly defend this vision. "In order to be a successful driver, you must be talented, determined, competitive, brave and physically prepared, but not the kind of superpowers that other sports require and you do not have to be a man either," he said.

Pippa Mann

"At the heart of the DNA of the W-Series is the firm belief that women can compete equally with men in the motor world"

Likewise, the IndyCar runner Pippa Mann, declares her opposition to the emergence of this ramification of the discipline, since she affirms that it tends to marginalize the woman of the mixed sphere, and the man, of a new scope.