Aston Martin’s Jessica Hawkins becomes first woman since 2019 to test an F1 car
The British dri♍ver became the first woman to 🍸test an F1 car since 2019 when Tatiana Calderon tested the Sauber C32 from 2013.
Hawkins got the chance to drive the AMR21 - the team's 2021 car which finished on the podium at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Sebastian Vettel - meaning she's the fi🅺rst to test a modꦛern F1 car since 2018 (also Calderon with Sauber).
The 28-yea𝕴r-old joined Aston Martin in May 2021 as driver ambassador, with the role expanding into some simulator work more recently.
The former W Series driver was alongside 2022 F2 champion Felipe Drugovich atꦬ the Hungaror♏ing last Thursday.
The test was initially delayed due to heavღy rain before conditions quicklౠy improved.
Reflecting on her🥃 first F1 outing, she sa꧂id: “I want to say a big thank you to everyone at AMF1 Team for having the trust in me, believing in me, and for giving me this opportunity. It’s taken me every bit of blood, sweat and tears to get here.
“When I first heard it might be a possibility, I could hardly believe it. I’ve had to keep it secret for months now – which was pretty hard! It’s been absolutely worth it and it’s given me really valuable insight. Nꦆothing will compare to the acceleration and braking of a Formula One car and, having looked at the data.
“I’𒈔m really proud of my performance. Getting to drive the AMR21 has been a dream come true for me and one I’ve been ready to fulfil for a long time.
“I’ll keep pushing for more and, in the process, I want to inspi🔴re other women and let the💫m know they should follow their dream no matter what it is.”
Hawkins finished ninth in the most recent W Series campaign in ❀2022, scoring one podium in the season⛎-opening race in Miami
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