Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to the year in which a female driver next competes in a Formula 1 Grand Prix. A driver is considered to have competed if she starts the race; participation in practice or qualifying sessions alone does not count. The official Formula 1 website (https://www.formula1.com/) will serve as the primary source for verification.

Background

The last female driver to start a Formula 1 Grand Prix was Lella Lombardi in 1976. Since then, no woman has competed in an F1 race. In recent years, initiatives like the F1 Academy, launched in 2023, aim to develop and prepare young female drivers for higher levels of competition, including Formula 1. (formula1.com)

Several female drivers are making significant strides in motorsport:

• Abbi Pulling: The 2024 F1 Academy Champion, Pulling has progressed to the GB3 Championship and is part of the Alpine F1 team's academy. She acknowledges the challenges ahead but remains committed to reaching Formula 1. (reuters.com)

• Doriane Pin: After finishing second in the 2024 F1 Academy season, Pin is a strong contender for the 2025 championship and is also competing in the Formula Regional European Championship with Prema. (autosport.com)

• Maya Weug: The first female driver in the Ferrari Driver Academy, Weug secured her first F1 Academy victory in 2024 and continues to develop her racing career. (autosport.com)

• Bianca Bustamante: A Filipino driver who has competed in the F1 Academy and is now racing in the GB3 Championship for Elite Motorsport. She is also a development driver for Cupra Kiro. (en.wikipedia.org)

• Alba Hurup Larsen: A Danish driver competing in the F1 Academy, Larsen has shown promise with a strong rookie performance in the Indian F4 Championship and is mentored by former F1 driver Kevin Magnussen. (marieclaire.com)

Considerations

While there is a concerted effort to promote female participation in motorsport, the pathway to Formula 1 remains highly competitive. Factors such as physical demands, financial backing, and the need for extensive experience in feeder series like Formula 2 and Formula 3 play crucial roles. (reuters.com)

Susie Wolff, managing director of the F1 Academy, has expressed optimism, predicting that a female driver will compete in Formula 1 within the next 10 years. (autosport.com) However, as of July 2025, no official announcements have been made regarding a female driver securing a seat in an upcoming F1 season.