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[1Lemon]

With the new Sauber driver and Wolff are we finally getting women in A) competitive cars and who are B) actually competent racing drivers?

Wolff to drive in F1 race practices http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/26303405

[Jabberwocky]

Without knocking what either of these two ladies have done, if they where male would they be in F1? Or if there husband did not own part of the team?

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[spankyham]

Without knocking what either of these two ladies have done, if they where male would they be in F1? Or if there husband did not own part of the team?

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How many of the male drivers on the grid have earned their position through something other than skill

[Jabberwocky]

Good point

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[1Lemon]

The Sauber driver (I feel bad as I've forgotten her name but it was long) has gotten where she is on merit and skill.

[1Lemon]

Simona! I remember now!

[What's Burning?]

Plus Simona has actually won an Indy road race.

[LRW]

Plus Simona has actually won an Indy road race.

And do we think thats enough to warrant a test / practice / affiliated driver seat in an F1 team?

Im not saying it isnt. Its just not an obvious, or much used, route into F1.

[What's Burning?]

Plus Simona has actually won an Indy road race.

And do we think thats enough to warrant a test / practice / affiliated driver seat in an F1 team?

Im not saying it isnt. Its just not an obvious, or much used, route into F1.

More credentials than Danica and Bernie has been talking about her for years. Anywhoo, the thing with F1 is that previous success in the normal channels doesn't always translate into F1 success. I don't think teams would be giving them these shots if they weren't at least testing well. There's also the underlying factor of size and weight limitations becoming much more important in a race seat.

[racechick]

Is Simona the girl that looks like you wouldn't want to mess with her? I mean mess with her as in cross her. Looks a bit scary? Probably needs a bit of that if she's getting into f1....if I've got the right girl

[Jabberwocky]

With all the weight restrictions, women who normally have smaller frames it is playing to their advantage.

[racechick]

That's a pro. A con is they have to work much harder to develop the necessary muscles. Like neck muscles.

[Jabberwocky]

Susie Wolff
2013 0 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2012 10 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2011 9 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2010 11 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2009 10 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2008 11 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2007 10 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2006 10 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2005 4 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2004 20 races. 0 wins. 3 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2003 21 races. 0 wins. 1 podium. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2002 11 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2001 8 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.

Racing career highlights
Winner of the BWRDC Goodwin Trophy 2004.
Winner of the BWRDC Monoposto Trophy 2004.
Winner of the BWRDC Monoposto Trophy 2003.
Second in BWRDC Goodwin Trophy 2002.
Winner of the BWRDC Monoposto Trophy 2002.
Second in BWRDC Monoposto Trophy 2001.

Karting career highlights
Winner of the BWRDC Kartsport Trophy 2000.
Winner of the BWRDC Kartsport Trophy 1999.





Simona De Silvestro
2013 19 races. 0 wins. 1 podium. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2012 14 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2011 15 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 1 fastest race lap.
2010 17 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2009 12 races. 4 wins. 9 podiums. 4 pole positions. 1 fastest race lap.
2008 11 races. 1 win. 1 podium. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2007 13 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.
2006 14 races. 0 wins. 5 podiums. 0 pole positions. 2 fastest race laps.
2005 17 races. 0 wins. 0 podiums. 0 pole positions. 0 fastest race laps.

Racing career highlights
Third in Formula Atlantic Championship 2009.

[Jabberwocky]

Susie looked to be the top female driver around the turn of the century in the UK, she does not seem to have done that well once she swapped to general motorsport.

Simona looks slightly better on paper.

[spankyham]

Simona looks slightly better on paper.

Ah yes, Jack Paper, I remember him well.


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