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Will there ever be a female F1 driver?

December 21, 2025 / 00:49

This episode discusses the challenges of becoming a female Formula 1 driver, featuring insights from a New Zealand rally driver. Key topics include the barriers women face in motorsport, the importance of talent and backing, and the impact of shows like Drive to Survive on public perception.

The guest shares their pride in being associated with New Zealand motorsport royalty and reflects on their journey as a rally driver. They express hope for future female representation in Formula 1.

The conversation touches on the competitive nature of racing, emphasizing that while talent is crucial, factors like funding, support, and luck also play significant roles in a driver's success.

TLDR

A New Zealand rally driver discusses barriers for female F1 drivers and hopes for future representation.

Episode

0:49
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As a child, you you know, it's a name you're so proud of to be associated with
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New Zealand. You're just, you know, motoring royalty. I could never have scripted it or dreamt it or imagined it
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that I would get to drive for them. I'm a rally driver from New Zealand, not an
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F1 driver. >> Will there ever ever be a female F1 driver? >> I hope so. I hope so.
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>> Why Why has there not been until now? >> You can see it now with Liam Lawson in
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in the Formula 1. It is such a hard sport. Like, and everyone now has a much better appreciation of when when you
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watch the Drive to Survive series on Netflix. It's not just your talent. I mean, talent's one part of it, but like
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we were discussing earlier, like everyone is super talented at that level. I mean, they're the 20 best
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drivers in the world, you could argue, but you then need the car and you need the money, you need the backing, you
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need someone in your corner that's helping things happen. But then you also need a bit of luck. I'd love to say that
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a female will get there. It's a pretty tough road to get

Episode Highlights

  • The Dream of F1
    A rally driver from New Zealand reflects on the dream of driving for a prestigious team.
    “I could never have scripted it or dreamt it.”
    @ 00m 06s
    December 21, 2025
  • Female F1 Drivers
    A discussion on the absence of female drivers in F1 and the hope for the future.
    “I hope so. I hope so.”
    @ 00m 15s
    December 21, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • I could never have scripted it or dreamt it.
    Will there ever be a female F1 driver?
  • I hope so. I hope so.
    Will there ever be a female F1 driver?
  • It's a pretty tough road to get.
    Will there ever be a female F1 driver?

Key Moments

  • Dream Realized00:06
  • Female Representation00:15
  • Tough Road Ahead00:47