Female driver in test for Lotus Renault

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Spanish driver María de Villota took to the wheel of Renault's R29 at the Paul Ricard Circuit earlier this month to become the first female to drive a modern F1 car since Katherine Legge in 2005.

The test took place in early August in secrecy to give the current Superleague Formula driver and daughter of ex-F1 driver Emilio de Villota, the chance to taste F1, and allow her to become familiar with the onboard systems and car balance.

"As a female driver, I was very happy to get the opportunity to drive in a Formula 1 car," she said.

"Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motor racing and has always been a dream for me. The running went very well, conditions were ideal, and the team made me feel at ease straight away. It did not take too long to get used to the car and, after I felt comfortable with it, I was able to start pushing and, as a result, really enjoyed the experience. I have been impressed by Lotus Renault GP’s professionalism. I want to thank the team a lot for this opportunity."

Team principal Eric Boullier added: "We were delighted to offer María the chance to drive in the R29. As a team, we pride ourselves on our ability to assess new talents and offer different drivers opportunities with us.

"María did exactly what was expected of her; she took things one step at a time, and achieved some very reasonable laptimes, not putting a foot wrong all day."

It's believed Bernie Ecclestone was present at the test and had a hand in organising the day, as he's keen to see a women in F1.
 
tbh... i dont think a women could handle the fitness needed in f1 and the g forces she will have to handle to be competitive..
but we will find out soon enough...

it would be good for the sport tho if she could get a drive.

good luck to her.....
 
i doubt that María de Villota would be the woman to get a fulll drive but it may be the start of the teams looking at it.
 
agreed i dnt think physically they could handle a full race. you see some of the top guys when they finnish and they look drained and you know how fit they are.


i would love to see them on the podium in a champange wet tshirt victory soaking lol
 
danica patric does ok in indy car. the few time i have seen indy car she is always in the top end of the grid. and some of the indy tracks arnt just ovals.
 
Kruger - i would love to see them on the podium in a champange wet tshirt victory soaking lol[/QUOTE]

would see a few more watching the races and how many would let her win just to see that image lol

could also imagine coultard humping her leg like a little Chihuahua if she won lol
 
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