Why motorsport isn’t just a man’s world any more

The days of motorsport being seen as exclusively for men are long gone – but British racer Alice Powell insists more still needs to be done to encourage young girls to get involved.

Powell finished third in last year’s inaugural W Series, a ground-breaking all-female Formula 3 racing series, securing four podiums including one race victory across six races.

And ahead of the competition’s second year, which features two extra races in Austin and Mexico City, Powell explained it was important to build on the great strides women have made in the sport.

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