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W Series reveals calendar change as five-day test begins
W Series has revealed a change to its calendar after the Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix was cancelled, relocating the first race of the season to the Styrian Grand Prix on June 26.
Chadwick excited to face motorsport greats in Extreme E
Jamie Chadwick says she’s relishing the opportunity to test herself against the likes of Jenson Button, Sebastien Loeb and Carlos Sainz Sr in Extreme E this season.
W Series to run five-day Valencia test
The W Series has revealed plans for a five-day pre-season test held in April at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia.
W Series reveals 2021 calendar on F1 support bill
W Series has revealed the eight Formula 1 support races that will form its 2021 calendar, which includes the British Grand Prix and flyaway events in the US and Mexico.
Saudi Arabia open to holding W Series round in 2021
Saudi Arabia is open to holding a W Series race as early as next year, with the female racing series set for a number of Formula 1 support race slots.
W Series secures eight F1 support slots for 2021
The W Series will join the undercard at eight Formula 1 events in 2021.
W Series boss Bond Muir’s quest to put a female driver in F1
After a successful 2019 debut season, W Series – the development championship for female race drivers – was forced to cancel its 2020 calendar due to Covid-19.
W Series eyeing regular F1 support slots in 2021
The W Series could become a regular support category at Formula 1 events in 2021 if plans that are currently being discussed come to fruition.
Why a sabbatical doesn't spell disaster for W Series
W Series finally got off the ground in 2019 despite its critics and had expected to build on its momentum this season. Instead the COVID-19 crisis has put its plans on hold, but for the fledgling series it could prove a blessing in disguise
W Series aspires to be permanent fixture on junior ladder
W Series CEO Catherine Bond Muir has suggested that she would like the championship to continue as a permanent part of the single-seater ladder even if motorsport becomes much more gender-equal.
W Series announces cancellation of 2020 season
The W Series has announced that its 2020 season is cancelled as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic.
W Series unveils full 2020 superlicence points allocation
The all-female W Series single-seater championship has unveiled the full FIA superlicence points breakdown for its top eight finishers in 2020.
Ferrari shouldn't get "flak" for seeking female driver
W Series Racing boss Catherine Bond Muir has welcomed Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto's suggestion that the Italian outfit should promote a female driver.
W Series joins F1 support bill for Mexico City, Austin
The W Series has received a massive boost with the confirmation of extra rounds supporting the US and Mexican GPs.
The one thing W Series needs in 2020 to continue its rise
The first season of the W Series can be considered a major motorsport success story, but at the same time certain elements of its philosophy were exposed as problems. For its second season, there's one issue in particular it needs to address
Eaton "got it wrong" with initial W Series criticism
Abbie Eaton has admitted she was "wrong" to be critical of the W Series when it first launched, ahead of making her debut in the championship in 2020.
Autosport Awards: W Series wins Pioneering and Innovation prize
The all-female W Series has received a Pioneering and Innovation Award presented by Mahindra Racing at this year's Autosport Awards following its first competitive season.
ROKiT unveiled as W Series' first sponsor
The W Series has unveiled Williams Formula 1 team partner ROKiT as its first sponsor.
Chadwick aims to add Japan programme to W Series
Inaugural W Series champion Jamie Chadwick is planning to add another single-seater programme to her defence of the title next year, which could include a move to the rebranded Super Formula Lights category in Japan.
W Series announces initial 2020 calendar
The W Series has revealed an initial six-round DTM-supporting 2020 calendar, which will include visits to the new Igora Drive circuit in Russia and Anderstorp.
W Series champion won't be allowed back in 2021
The W Series has clarified that its 2020 champion will not be able to return to the championship to defend her crown the following season.
W Series reveals most of 2020 grid, Chadwick to defend title
The W Series has named 18 of the 20 drivers that will contest its second season in 2020, with six new names added and champion Jamie Chadwick returning to defend her title.
Legge, Eaton, Agren among 2020 W Series applicants
Former IndyCar racer Katherine Legge and Abbie Eaton are among 14 drivers who will take part in the 2020 W Series selection test at Almeria next week.
Coulthard "doesn't understand" high-profile W Series critics
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard says he 'doesn’t get' the continued criticism of W Series from high-profile sceptics of the championship.
Has W Series changed women's status in racing?
It was one of the most anticipated new racing series for some time, but what has the impact of the first season of the W Series been?
What W Series should look like in 2020 and beyond
While the maiden season of the W Series can be regarded as a success, it must now capitalise on its strong debut and make the most of its opportunity to cement a long-term future. Here's how it could do just that.
Chadwick: Budget still an issue despite W Series win
Jamie Chadwick has expressed interest in racing in FIA Formula 3 next year, but admits that her prize money for claiming the inaugural W Series crown may not be enough to guarantee her a competitive seat.
W Series 2020 selection to start in September
The driver selection process to set the grid for the second W Series season in 2020 will get underway next month, with inaugural champion Jamie Chadwick guaranteed a return.
Garcia plans TRS assault to prepare for 2020 W Series
Marta Garcia is plotting an assault on the New Zealand-based Toyota Racing Series next January ahead of a likely return to the W Series in 2020.
Chadwick reflects on "most stressful 30 minutes of my life"
Inaugural W Series champion Jamie Chadwick has described the Brands Hatch finale, in which she beat Beitske Visser to the title, as “probably the most stressful 30 minutes of my life.”
Brands Hatch W Series: Powell wins finale, Chadwick champion
Jamie Chadwick sealed the inaugural W Series title by securing fourth place in the Brands Hatch season finale, which was won by Alice Powell.
Brands Hatch W Series: Chadwick on pole for decider
Williams Formula 1 development driver Jamie Chadwick snatched pole for the inaugural W Series season finale at Brands Hatch, while her title rival Beitske Visser qualified fifth.
Brands Hatch W Series: Kimilainen fastest ahead of finale
Emma Kimilainen topped both free practice sessions for the inaugural W Series finale at Brands Hatch on Saturday.
Assen W Series: Gilkes wins reverse-grid race by 0.003s
Megan Gilkes narrowly took her maiden W Series victory over Alice Powell in a photo-finish to the non-championship race at Assen, leading the whole race from reverse-grid pole.
Assen W Series: Kimilainen passes Powell to score first win
Emma Kimilainen took her maiden W Series victory at Assen, having missed two rounds of the 2019 season due to injury.
Assen W Series: Kimilainen tops red-flagged qualifying
Emma Kimilainen claimed her first W Series pole in a disrupted qualifying session for the penultimate round of the season at Assen.
W Series reveals breakdown of prize pot, 2020 season details
W Series has revealed the exact distribution of its 2019 prize fund, as well as giving detail on the initial plans for its second season in 2020.
Garcia feels she's 'back on the map' after Norisring win
Marta Garcia says she feels she is 'back on the map' of junior single-seater racing after scoring her first W Series win at the Norisring last weekend.
Norisring W Series: Garcia scores maiden victory
Marta Garcia took her maiden W Series win in commanding style at the Norisring, ahead of championship contenders Beitske Visser and Jamie Chadwick.
Norisring W Series: Garcia beats Chadwick to pole
Marta Garcia beat Williams Formula 1 development driver Jamie Chadwick to claim her first W Series pole in qualifying at the Norisring.
Powell: First-lap clash puts "big dent" in title hopes
Alice Powell believes that her chances of winning the inaugural W Series title are now slim after crashing out on the first lap at Misano.
Misano W Series: Chadwick fends off Visser to win
Jamie Chadwick took victory in the third round of the inaugural W Series season at Misano, extending her championship lead over second-placed Beitske Visser.
Misano W Series: Wohlwend edges Chadwick for pole
Fabienne Wohlwend claimed her maiden W Series pole for the third round at Misano ahead of championship leader Jamie Chadwick.
Misano W Series: Koyama quickest in practice
Miki Koyama ended the first day of W Series running at Misano fastest, having topped the second practice session with a time of 1m34.633 seconds.
Kimilainen to skip Misano W Series round as well
Emma Kimilainen will miss her second W Series round in succession after pulling out of this weekend's Misano event on medical grounds.
Zolder race winner Visser detached wheel before start
W Series Zolder winner Beitske Visser said that her "perfect" start was key to her dominant victory over Jamie Chadwick, despite detaching her steering wheel just moments before the race.
Zolder W Series: Visser takes commanding win over Chadwick
Beitske Visser took victory in the second-ever W Series race at Zolder with a commanding lead of almost eight and a half seconds over pole-sitter, and opening round winner, Jamie Chadwick.
Zolder W Series: Chadwick beats Visser to pole
Jamie Chadwick took her second consecutive W Series pole at Zolder, ahead of Beitske Visser and Alice Powell with a time of 1m28.681 seconds.
W Series adds reserve driver Bovy to expanded Zolder grid
Reserve driver Sarah Bovy will make her W Series race debut at Zolder this weekend, joining the grid as an extra entry for the second round.
Zolder W Series: Visser outpaces Chadwick in practice
Beitske Visser ended Friday practice running for the second W Series weekend at Zolder fastest, ahead of inaugural Hockenheim winner Jamie Chadwick.
Chadwick: W Series "hype" created extra pressure
Inaugural W Series race winner Jamie Chadwick admitted to feeling extra pressure over the Hockenheim weekend as a result of the high-profile media interest in the series.
The verdict on W Series' first weekend
Since its launch last year, W Series has attracted much attention and debate. But with its first race, which took place at Hockenheim last weekend, what was pure speculation turned to fact. Here are the key takeaways from the event
W Series frontrunners point to gearshift problems in opener
W Series race winner Jamie Chadwick and second-placed Alice Powell both say they struggled with a gearbox problem when downshifting during the inaugural round of the all-female single-seater series at Hockenheim on Saturday.
Hockenheim W Series: Chadwick fends off Powell in opener
Reigning MRF champion Jamie Chadwick took victory in the inaugural W Series race at Hockenheim, completing a clean sweep of a weekend in which she topped every session.
Hockenheim W Series: Chadwick dominates qualifying
MRF Challenge champion Jamie Chadwick claimed pole for the inaugural W Series race at Hockenheim by a margin of almost two seconds in a wet qualifying session.
Hockenheim W Series: Chadwick stays on top in wet FP2
Jamie Chadwick ended the first day of the inaugural W Series weekend at Hockenheim fastest again, topping the timesheets in a wet second free practice session.
Why W Series is more than just a last chance
The W Series has effectively taken the place of the Formula 3 European Championship, but can it really be considered a junior single-seater series? The new category must now define its identity.
Coulthard, Kravitz to front C4's W Series coverage
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard, Sky F1’s Ted Kravitz and pitlane reporter Lee McKenzie will lead Channel 4’s coverage of the new all-female W Series in 2019.
W Series races to be broadcast live on Channel 4
UK free-to-air broadcaster Channel 4 will show the new all-female W Series live on television in 2019.
Garcia describes “relief” at making W Series grid
Former Renault junior Marta Garcia has described her “relief” after discovering she had been chosen as one of 18 race drivers for the inaugural W Series season.