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via motorsport.comJamie Chadwick completes Williams F1 test in PortugalJamie Chadwick has become the first female driver to test a Formula 1 car in three years, completing a Testing of Previous Cars programme for Williams at the Portimao circuit. The 28-year-old drove a total of 32 laps during the session.
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via motorsport.comJessica Hawkins dismisses F1 strength concerns but flags junior series barrier for female driversJessica Hawkins, an ambassador for Aston Martin in Formula 1, has expressed confidence in women's physical capabilities to compete in the sport. She emphasized that the physical demands of racing are not gender-specific, citing her own experience with neck fatigue as a universal issue faced by drivers transitioning to F1 cars from other racing formats.
However, Hawkins pointed out that the junior categories, specifically Formula 2 and Formula 3, present challenges for female drivers due to their heavier steering without power assistance. She suggested that adjustments in these series could facilitate better progression for women in motorsport.