Christian Horner claims a female driver in Red Bull is ‘only a matter of time’ despite the shameful demise of W series

Christian Horner is convinced that female drivers can take up the fight at the pinnacle of motorsport.

Christian Horner claims a female driver in Red Bull is ‘only a matter of time’ despite the shameful demise of W series

Christian Horner image via Insidesport.in, W series drivers image via W series

Formula 1 is often perceived as a male-dominated sport. Motorsport, in general, has faced a lack of adequate female representation. However, things have started to change with initiatives such as the failed W series to encourage more women in the racing arena. F1 launched F1 Academy this year to give a platform to talented female racing drivers. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner is convinced that soon the Austrian giant will have a female driver under its wings.

The 49-year-old was glad to see the rising talent in the junior series as more and more women try to build motorsport careers. Subsequently, the racing world has now seen an influx of female talent. Horner believed it was necessary to have more women compete against men in races. He said, “I see no reason why they cannot fight at the highest level.”

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The Red Bull team, boss opened up about Milton Keynes’ plans regarding its driver academy. The Red Bull junior program currently has no female driver under its umbrella. However, the energy drinks giant did have a Japanese talent in the past. Christian Horner revealed that the team is willing to have a woman in the cockpit soon. He stated, “It’s only a matter of time before we identify one.”

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Christian Horner hopes F1 Academy to succeed after the failure of the W series

The 2023 F1 Academy grid
The 2023 F1 Academy grid, image via Twitter

The W series started out in 2019 as an all-female racing championship to allow women to go head-to-head against each other. Unfortunately, financial troubles forced the series to shut down abruptly in 2022. Christian expressed his disappointment for the same. The Briton said, “It is a pity that the W Series has failed.” The F1 Academy has provided a new platform for women in motorsport this season.

Horner looked forward to the development of the new F1 feeder series spearheaded by CEO Stefano Domenicali. F1 Academy will help female drivers to make their way up the ladder to the pinnacle of motorsport. The 49-year-old also highlighted Red Bull’s current plan to pick up talented young drivers from the karting circles to help them grow.

Thus, Christian Horner has kept the door open for female talent at Milton Keynes. The Briton is eager to find women that could go head-to-head at the pinnacle of motorsport. Although the 49-year-old mentioned that this will take time as Red Bull looks for young drivers who are yet to make the progression from karts to single-seaters.

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