Will Formula 1 see a woman on the grid? Jessica Hawkins and Jenson Button weigh in | Jessica Hawkins

Video Description from YouTube:

Can Formula 1 put a woman on the grid in the years ahead?

Jessica Hawkins, head of F1 Academy and driver ambassador for Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team, joins 2009 Formula One world champion Jenson Button and Axios’ Sara Fischer to discuss the future of women in motorsport, Formula 1’s rapid global growth and the evolution of the sport.

Hawkins explains how F1 Academy provides critical development opportunities, mentorship and track time for young drivers. Button shares his perspective on Formula 1’s growth, the importance of expanding opportunities across the sport and how storytelling has helped introduce millions of new fans to racing.

The conversation also explores Monaco’s unique place on the calendar, the impact of entertainment and media on Formula 1 and what the next era of the sport could look like.

Moderator: Sara Fischer, Axios

#formula1 #f1 #jensonbutton #jessicahawkins #sarafischer #f1academy #astonmartin #womeninmotorsport #drivetosurvive #monacogp #motorsports #sportsbusiness