Carmen Jorda arrived this year at Lotus as a development driver. Echoing Bernie Ecclestone’s proposal, the young woman thinks that a Formula 1 championship reserved for women would be a fantastic thing.<\/p>\n
This season, Carmen Jorda became the second female driver to be part of the Formula 1 paddock, in the same capacity as Susie Wolff with Williams, who is an inspiration for the young Spaniard: \u00ab The idea was born a long time ago when I was racing in GP3. I think women should be in motorsport. Three years ago, I saw that Susie Wolff was in Formula 1, and I thought if she can do it, then I can do it. \u00bb<\/p>\n
The young woman believes that a women’s championship could help promote women in motorsport because, according to her, male drivers somewhat disparage women: \u00ab They think a woman cannot win in Formula 1. That’s why I think a women’s Formula 1 championship would be an excellent idea. There are prominent supporters of this idea, as we’ve seen recently. If the women’s Formula 1 championship were to materialize, then that would be fantastic \u00bb<\/p>\n
According to her, if no women are present in the discipline, it is because there are still too many obstacles to overcome: \u00ab When I was very young, I had just started karting and achieved a podium, and another driver who completed the podium started crying. When they asked him why, he said it was because a girl had beaten him. That’s the reaction of men, everywhere in every race, they try to bring you down \u00bb.<\/p>\n
Carmen Jorda, however, highlights a better treatment of women in society: \u00ab Today, society has changed a lot over the past decades. Now, we can see women in higher quality jobs, we can see women competing in their own disciplines: football, tennis, and skiing. Each of these sports has its own championship. Now the question is: why not have a Formula 1 World Championship for women? \u00bb<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, Jorda doesn’t want to rush her development: \u00ab I don’t know Susie’s position, but as for me, I want to take it step by step. During the season, we plan to test the E23 hybrid for the first time, and I need to prepare for that. A lot of work will be needed on the simulator. Remember, it’s my first year in Formula 1. Then, we’ll see about the next years of my career \u00bb.<\/p>\n
The newcomer at Lotus discusses the differences between a GP3 and a Formula 1 car, and also outlines her program for the coming months: \u00ab GP3 is a high-level championship and I was the only woman to participate in it. In this category, the challenges are very different from Formula 1. For example, a GP3 single-seater does not have power steering, so you have to exert force on the steering wheel, which is not the case in Formula 1 where there’s more downforce, so you need to work on your neck, and there are much higher G-forces. It’s important to work on physical strength, which will be my next mission. For now, I will spend some time in Enstone, where I will improve. Then I will attend races where I will take part in team meetings to continue learning \u00bb.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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