Girl power

FORMULA One is planning to set up an allfemale junior series to help women racers climb the motorsport ladder, according to recent media reports. Sky Sports television and other media said the series could debut as early as next year with a focus on 16- to 22-year-old drivers.

They said it would complement the existing W Series, which cancelled its last three races this season after running into financial difficulties but whose organisers are confident it will return next year.

Formula One said it was committed to ensuring greater opportunities for female racers to progress and would provide more details in due course. |