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FIA aims to boost women in motorsport

The FIA has set up a new commission aimed at encouraging the "full participation of women in all aspects of motor sport".

The Women & Motor Sport Commission (WMC) held its first meeting on April 26 under the presidency of former world rally-winning driver Michèle Mouton.

"Women already have their place in motor sport," Mouton said. "They have proved it. But for many years people have asked me why there have been no women following in my footsteps. I really hope the commission can help answer that question and that we can attract and support women in all areas of our sport."

"The FIA's membership around the world comprises men and women," FIA president Jean Todt explained. "Each has an identical part to play in sport. Like many international federations, we will support, promote and help advance the participation of women in motor sport to ensure equal opportunities at all levels."

The WMC's aims include putting in place strategies and policies that will promote education and training, and put into practice actions and events that will strengthen the participation of women in all areas of motor sport.

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