The W Series to support eight Grands Prix in 2021

After a 2020 season canceled due to the health crisis, the W Series will make its return in 2021. And in what way. The championship of car reserved for women pilots has joined forces with the Formula 1 for the next years.

« Formula 1 is by far the biggest discipline in motorsport and when we promised that the W Series would be bigger and better in the future, we had in mind to partner with Formula, savors Catherine Bond Muir, director of the W Series.

Now that the W Series will take place alongside and in conjunction with Formula 1, there is no doubt that our reach, impact and influence will be significantly increased. ».

« It is a very important event for us to welcome the W Series as partners for eight races, underlines Formula 1 sporting director Ross Brawn. This served as a showcase for many pilots. We believe it is important to give everyone a chance to reach the highest level of our sport.

The partnership with Formula 1 from next season demonstrates our determination and commitment to showcasing their exciting series and the importance of creating greater diversity in the sport ».

The locations and dates of the eight rounds of the 2021 season will soon be communicated by the organizers.