The existence of all-female racing championships continues to provoke a familiar debate. For some, categories such as F1 Academy and the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) represent a necessary response to the barriers that have prevented women from progressing through motorsport at the same rate as men. They provide visibility, seat time and opportunities that may otherwise remain inaccessible. For others, separating female competitors from mixed grids risks reinforcin

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Abbi Pulling makes history at Spa-Forchamps in the GB3 hampionship