Have there been female F1 drivers?

Yes, in the past, there have been multiple female F1 drivers. Besides, there were multiple female drivers who drove on a test/development day for a Formula One team as well.

Who was the first woman in F1?

Maria Teresa de Filippis was the first woman in F1. She drove in the 1958 and 1959 seasons and started three times in F1, with 10th as the best result during the 1958 Belgian Grand Prix.

Is there a female F2 driver?

Only one female driver has ever raced in F2, namely Tatiana Calderon. This was in 2016 and 2017 when Formula 2 was called GP2. Her best finish of a race was 18th place.

Are women allowed to compete in F1?

Yes, women are allowed to compete in Formula 1. There is no gender-based restriction on participation in the sport. However, historically, there have been very few female drivers in Formula 1, and none have competed in recent years.

Women in Formula 1 The latest news on women in F1 and other motorsports categories

Motorsports is a world dominated by men. However, that does not mean there is no room for women in F1. In fact, over the years, several female drivers have made appearances in Formula 1 and other motorsport classes.