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Formula Woman Newsletter - 24th November
Here is this week's newsletter which includes a few Black Friday deals for you to enjoy. The team are working very hard at the moment planning events into 2022 as well as conjuring up new ideas and opportunities.
Read on for more info.......
INDIA ASSESSMENTS
As you read this newsletter, 23 women in India are taking part in their Formula Woman assessments hosted by Auto Guru. We wish them all luck in their quest to make it to the Formula Woman finals.
BEDFORD AUTODROME ASSESSMENT PART 2
Soon we will be undertaking our last assessment day on the 7th December at Bedford Autodrome and those competing on this day, should have sent in their registration forms.
Contact Mark@f1.co.uk
INTERNATIONAL
Most of the international assessments are now underway and already we have received encouraging results from the 28 countries involved.
If you have applied for Formula Woman recently and missed this year’s competition deadline, don’t worry, there is a 2021/2022 competition currently being planned!
BLACK FRIDAY WINNERS MINDSET
The Winner’s Mindset online programme is on special offer for £199 AND you can nominate a Formula Woman friend of yours for FREE! This offer expires November 26th.
Use code FW241 on checkout and you two can choose to split the costs to your own convenience. Just email a screenshot of the payment and name and email address of the special somebody and you’re in. Grab this offer while it lasts. Click here https://twb.winnersinstitute.co.uk/FWwinnersmindset.
Alternatively you can email both your names and email addresses to sabine@winnersinstitute.co.uk and you'll receive a payment link each paying for your halves.
BLACK FRIDAY MERCHANDISE
For one day only a whopping 25% off all existing Formula Woman Merchandise.
New range of merchandise available soon!
Contact Abi@f1.co.uk and quote Black Friday Deal.
JOBS IN MOTORSPORT
Many of you at the recent assessments have expressed an interest in motorsport job opportunities and we have been working on a Motorsport recruitment service to assist Formula Woman applicants who are looking for a career in Motorsport.
If you are looking for Technical, Marketing, Media or any job opportunities in Motorsport that suits your skills send us your CV…..
Contact pippa@f1.co.uk.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Endurance Karting – Sunday 12th December PFI – Grantham
Track Days – BMW’s and Jaguar Project 8’s – various circuits
One to One Coaching – BMW’s – various circuits
Ice Driving in Sweden – Feb/Mar 2022
iZone Simulator – Silverstone
Autosport International – NEC – 13th -16th Jan 2022
Contact Lucy@f1.co.uk
Formula Woman Newsletter - 19th November
As the 2021 Formula Woman Assessments are coming to a close (last one 7th December at Bedford) here are a few images from the recent sunny Bedford assessments which are copyright free for you to use on your own social media posts.
INDIA
Next week sees the India assessments taking place on the 23rd and 24thNovember where our FW representative Shloka will be joining The Auto Guru team at Erda’s Speedway.
Auto Guru have recently announced a collaboration with ASDC Automotive Skills Development Council who will be supporting Formula Woman in India.
We wish all the India Competitors (both blue and green badge categories) good luck!
Contact Shloka@f1.co.uk
INTERNATIONAL
Several assessments across the globe have now taken place and with a few still to go.
After 7th December, all the results from all 28 countries taking part will be assessed and the final 50 will be announced. The finalists will be notified individually and the names will be published in the pre Christmas Newsletter
Contact Edward@f1.co.uk and Johanna@f1.co.uk
SOCIAL MEDIA
As everyone knows social media has been the driving force behind Formula Woman and some of you have become amazing social media ambassadors for FW.
We are now looking for influencers to spread our message even further, some of you are already influencers in your own right and we thank everyone who has posted images and comments about how much you have enjoyed taking part so far.
There will be another competition for 2022 and we will be increasing all the events and opportunities as the community grows. If you would like to assist us and be a part of our SM team please contact Abbie.
Contact abbie@f1.co.uk
MERCHANDISE
We seem to sell out of merchandise at our assessments and Abi is wanting to add new lines.
However, we would like to hear from you what you would like us to add!
We will try to have further merchandise produced before Christmas if we can but we are running out of time.
Any thoughts, ideas and suggestions please contact abi@f1.co.uk
KARTING
The Formula Woman Christmas karting event takes place on Sunday 12thDecember at PFI near Grantham. This is an endurance event, where teams of 4 will compete against each other.
9.30 am start – sign on and briefing
30 min qualifying
100 min race
Trophies for the top three
Lap times and print outs for everyone
Lunch included
Spectators welcome
We have reserved some rooms at The Olde Barn Hotel, Toll Bar Road Marston NG32 2HT on the 11th Dec - quote ‘Formula Woman’ at the time of booking to be able to get the special rate of £79 – 01400250909 (only 13 rooms available on the 11th they will only hold these for a short time as it is their busiest time)
This event is nearly full, so if you are keen to develop your karting skills and want to enter as an individual or as a team ….
Contact lucy@f1.co.uk
TRACK DAYS AND COACHING
We still have the odd day with our partners Javelin which have so far proved successful and popular.
These days are booked up until December 4th, however we are about to offer several dates in December leading up to Christmas. So whether you are looking for a trackday, or some one to one training, please let us know and we will place you on the list.
Contact lucy@f1.co.uk
ICE DRIVING IN SWEDEN
Dates are now confirmed – last week in February and second week in March. PDF Brochure now available
Contact eve@f1.co.uk
WE WANT MORE FORMULA WOMEN!
The new referral scheme is going well and some ladies are earning lots of vouchers. So what we have decided to do is offer a “BIG’ prize to the Formula Woman who generates the most conversions – A test drive in one of our Project 8 Jaguars!
Simply make sure you mention to your referral that they have to mention your name on their application form (there is a new section at the end of the application form for them to do this).
We have recognized that the majority of you want to remain active within The FW community whether you make the final 50 or not. This is why our team is growing, so if you want to be considered as a Formula Woman team member send us your CV and what area you are interested in.
Contact pippa@f1.co.uk
Formula Woman Newsletter - 11th November
It is a year now since we launched the Formula Woman expression of interest website and since then you have helped us build and develop an amazing Formula Woman Community across 28 countries. Although the McLaren Customer Racing competition entry process is now closed, we are planning future events and opportunities for 2022 and beyond.
FORMULA WOMAN COMMUNITY - £25 VOUCHER SCHEME
Many of you have become totally immersed in Formula Woman and we want to expand the global and the UK involvement for like minded women passionate about motorsport.
If you introduce a new Formula Woman, we will send you a £25 voucher to use on any Formula Woman event or product. Simply ask your referral to mention your name on the application form and we will email you the voucher. This can be used at iZone or for Karting and track days, merchandise or anything else we promote.
Formula Woman - Building a Global motorsport community.
Contact Johanna@f1.co.uk.
TRACK DAYS
We can’t seem to offer enough track days for you and so far they have been a huge success. There are two spaces available (due to a cancellation) at Donington on the 4th December.
Other track days will be available throughout November and December for all those who are keen to keep learning.
We tested One 2 One personal coaching yesterday at Castle Combe, and this was a huge success so we may run some more leading up to Christmas.
Contact lucy@f1.co.uk.
INTERNATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
We have had some positive and encouraging results back from some of the overseas assessments and although some of these have still to be organized and concluded, it’s clear that there are some talented drivers out there, not just in the UK.
If you are still waiting for your assessment date and venue, please contact; Edward@f1.co.uk.
INDIA ASSESSMENTS
The India assessment dates are fast closing on us now (23rd/24th November) and a lot of media attention has been created by our partners Auto Guru in Mumbai.
We are expecting good results from India as we know that the standard of driving from women in India is high!
Contact ativ@f1.co.uk.
CHRISTMAS KARTING EVENT
This team event is filling up fast and it’s clear that some of you are talking to each other through the portal to put your teams together – great!
This an Endurance Event is at PFI (near Grantham) on Sunday morning 12thDecember. Please arrive for 9.30am to sign on, followed by a driver’s briefing, in time for a 10am start. The event concludes at 2pm.
We have a deal with the nearby Olde Barn Hotel for those planning to stay the night before.
If you have not created your own team of four, let us know and we will create a team for you.
Contact lucy@f1.co.uk
COMPETITION RESULTS
After the final assessment day on the 7th December our team will be working hard to select the drivers who will go through to the next and final round. This will be based on your assessment results and like any competition there will be winners and losers.
The selection process will be very time consuming and TV footage will also be examined to ensure we select the best competitors to go through. Formula Woman is a serious competition and the TV element is secondary.
We intend to have the results concluded by Christmas so that we can put everyone out of their misery.
The next Final round is expected to take place mid January over two days, venue to be announced with results.
ICE DRIVING IN SWEDEN
We can now confirm that our sister company, F1.co.uk, will be operating an ice driving package in 2022 at The Ski resort of Are in Northern Sweden in the last week of February/first week of March.
This event is open to Formula Woman members and their partners, friends and family. The ski resort is first class with excellent facilities. The ice driving and snowmobile safari is over two days.
We have had a lot of interest and if you would like to receive a PDF brochure please contact eve@f1.co.uk.
And Finally…what about this for the perfect Christmas present…..
As you probably read in last weeks’ newsletter, we have entered in to a partnership with Stirling ECO electric bikes…. Well guess what…
They are going to do a special edition and discounted Formula Woman version. For full details contact; tom@f1.co.uk
Formula Woman Newsletter - 3rd November
The Knockhill assessments took place on Monday and the weather was kind to us, we only had one competitor who ended up in the gravel!
BEDFORD AUTODROME
The next assessments are to be held at Bedford Autodrome on 15th & 16th November. Final instructions for those who are attending were sent out last week, we are still waiting for a lot of forms to come back so please check your spam folder.
If you are looking for accomodation whilst attending the Bedford assessments, we have a deal with The Sharnbrook Hotel. Contact lucy@f1.co.uk for further details
Please note that at Knockhill we had one or two no-shows and the same occurred at Anglesey, if you are unable to make your assessment day, please let us know straight away, as we have a waiting list - Please contact mark@f1.co.uk.
STIRLING ECO
This morning we officially announced our partnership with Stirling Eco, you should have received a copy of the press release which was sent to you this morning. For more information on Stirling Eco please email tom@f1.co.uk.
IZONE
We have one place available at iZone on Friday 5th November at Silverstone. If you would like to grab this opportunity to get some additional sim training please email lucy@f1.co.uk to book the place – this is purely on a first come first serve basis.
CHRISTMAS KARTING
We are organising a Christmas endurance karting event at PF International on Sunday 12th December. Many of the Formula Woman competitors are asking if they can book as their own team, the answer is yes you can, as long as they are a Formula Woman applicant – or you can book individually and Lucy will allocate you a team. Email lucy@f1.co.uk.
TRACKDAY
Our next Jaguar Project 8/BMW track day is booked for 4th December at Donington Park. To secure your place, email lucy@f1.co.uk.
EXCLUSIVE DRIVER TRAINING
We have secured dates for advance driver training in The Trade Centre Group BMWs on a one-to-one basis on the 28th November at Donington Park and 1st December at Cadwell Park. On each of these days there are only two places available. Again, please email lucy@f1.co.uk for further information and to secure your place.
Formula Woman Assessment - 29th October
Please read the following statement from Formula Woman Founder, Graeme Glew.
IMPORTANT STATEMENT OF FACT FROM FORMULA WOMAN
It has been brought to our attention that a handful of ladies have been mis-informed with fabricated information, which is totally inaccurate. Even social media posts can spread ‘Chinese Whispers’ and can create all sorts of negative assumptions. We would like to put the record straight;
The competition to race TWO McLaren GT4’s in GT Cup is fully sponsored and does not require the winners of the competition to bring sponsor funding.
Formula Woman is a business, which relies on commercial sponsorship and other revenue streams including coaching and training for women who want to develop their skills at a preferential rate in comparison to other track day operations. We will also be offering all Formula Woman members other exciting motorsport opportunities to develop our fast growing Formula Woman community.
Following on from the recent assessments in Anglesey, we can confirm that no decisions have been taken for any competitor to go through to the next round. The selection process will be mid December, after all the assessments have been concluded. The finalists will be selected fairly using the scoring system we have created for every single applicant including India, North America and the rest of the world.
There have been a few social media comments about the lack of karting in Anglesey. Whilst the karts were present, the circuit did not have the necessary insurance to operate them, so this assessment was replaced by one of our sponsors, TRICO, which was a non scoring fun challenge. This challenge will take place at all the assessments as a non scoring fun activity. The scoring system for our competition is heavily weighted towards the Corsa-e assessment, with the second level being fitness, followed by karting. The written test is for any tie break situations and the Media test is for TV formatting. Therefore, for Anglesey, the maximum scores for the karting have been added for every competitor to the Corsa-e challenge in order to level out the competition and make it fair for everyone. The alternative was to scrub the karting completely at each assessment but we didn’t want to reduce the level of competition in this way.
Motorsport is one of the most expensive sports in the world, it can also be addictive, as well as enjoyable. Formula Woman has been designed and developed to guide women with driving passion in the right direction, whether they get through to the next rounds or not.
We would ask any Formula Woman applicant to contact us directly if they wish to challenge anything we are promoting or offering to our members. Also, if you have any suggestions which will help us make the Formula Woman community grow and benefit our members, we would love to hear from you direct.
The organisers decisions are final.
KNOCKHILL
The third assessment takes place next Monday in Scotland at the amazing Knockhill circuit. We wish all participants competing the very best of luck.
AND FINALLY.................
Next weeks newsletter will be more in line with our previous weekly newsletters.
Formula Woman Newsletter - 21st October
Formula Woman is now heading towards a growing International community. It is important that all new applicants and competitors check the weekly newsletters, as there will inevitably be something in each newsletter for everyone.
We are so pleased to announce that the first overseas assessment took place last Saturday at Lime Rock Park Connecticut USA, so more will be following very soon. Ed and Johanna are coordinating these dates and venues.
CLOSING DATE FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS
The closing date for overseas applicants wishing to enter the Formula Womancompetition is 31st October.
All competitors waiting for assessment confirmations should keep an eye out for an email from Edward (please check your junk mail).
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS
A few International competitors have chosen to make the trip over to the UK in November to undertake their assessment at Bedford Autodrome. There are a few places on the 16th November and also on the 7th December for those still considering this option. Ideal if you have a sponsor to cover your flights!
Edward@f1.co.uk or Johanna@f1.co.uk
WELCOME PACKS AND ASSESSMENTS DATES FOR INDIA
The welcome packs for India should have all been distributed to India Competitors. Your assessment will take place over two days – November 23rdand 24th. Please direct your enquiries to Auto Guru in India or you can email shloka@f1.co.uk.
KNOCKHILL CANCELLATIONS
Remarkably, there have been a few cancellations for the Knockhill (Scotland) November 1st assessment day. These cancellations are due to a variety of reasons, mainly related to health issues and unfortunately Covid.
So anyone desperate to get their assessment done sooner rather than later, we have three slots available.
Remember to bring your Formula Woman mask if you are competing at Knockhill.
November is fast approaching, final instructions have been released to all Knockhill competitors.
Formula Woman merchandise will also be available at this event, including a number of Formula Woman Teddies looking for a home for Christmas!
Please email mark@f1.co.uk
KARTING AT PF INTERNATIONAL (Grantham)
PFI is a state of the art kart track, the longest and fastest in the UK and we have it booked for a Formula Woman evening event (floodlit) on Thursday 4thNovember. So far we have a number of keen Formula Woman racers entered and there are a few places left, so if you’re in the mood for a challenge contact Lucy.
Another endurance event has also been penciled in for Sunday 12th December, but this one is for teams of 4, so let us know if you would like to compete with some of your new found Formula Woman friends!
Please email lucy@f1.co.uk
ONLINE PORTAL
As many of you will have seen, the online portal has gained massive support on the social side and many of you have formed different groups and seem very happy to communicate with each other.
There have been a few glitches, but Abbie is resolving these issues and also moderating the system.
It’s great to see all 28 countries involved with FW talking to each other as well as using traditional social media channels.
For more info email abbie@f1.co.uk
TRACK DAYS AND MORE
We continue to offer the new Formula Woman track days as they have proved to be so successful with pre and post assessment competitors. Some of you have asked about one to one instruction and we are working on something which will be offered very soon.
We have also been asked if we can offer a race licence course to all those who don’t get through to the finals.
Formula Woman is a growing community and we intend to put on many different events and seminars to get everyone in to motorsport. We appreciate that the sport is addictive and costly but we will continue to give every FormulaWoman opportunities at sensible prices whether you’re a McLaren driver or a track day driver.
STIRLING ECO
Formula Woman are about to announce a new partner – Stirling ECO bikes which are just about the coolest electric bikes on the planet! More news on this very soon but here is a preview picture.
Formula Woman Newsletter - 14th October
The Formula Woman Team are very busy at the moment organising lots of wonderful events and also the all important assessments, not just here in the UK, but also across the world.
So this weeks newsletter is full of all sorts of information and also the launch of the new Groups Online Portal.
As ever, if you have any questions or queries please contact the right person directly, either via the address in each of the articles or via the Formula Woman website.
KNOCKHILL ASSESSMENT DAY MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
Final instructions have now been emailed out to those of you who were invited and accepted a place on this Assessment Day.
There are 2 forms for you to complete and bring with you to Knockhill. There is also an online form for you to fill in and send back. We must receive this online form back on or before next Monday 18th October.
If you have not received these instructions, please check your spam box before you contact mark@f1.co.uk.
INDIA NEWS
Welcome packs have been despatched to Auto Guru, so please be patient as shipping and customs clearance globally are causing a few delays.
The good news is that the India assessments have now been confirmed for 23rd and 24th November at Vadodara (Baroda). Further details are available from shamoyl@autoguru.in or Shloka@f1.co.uk
IMAGE: Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara - One of the famous Indian landmarks.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS
We are currently finalising assessment days with suitable locations across the globe and in some cases, finding dates to suit every competitor, who of course are in different locations, which can be challenging.
Edward is heading up this challenge and will be in contact with all applicants outside Europe and India in due course. You can find out more by contacting Edward@f1.co.uk or Johanna@f1.co.uk.
PRE-ASSESSMENT TRACK DAYS
Anyone still looking for one of the BMW/Jaguar Project 8 training days will be pleased to know that there will be some more dates available in November.
However, please note that Sam has now left Formula Woman and these track days are now run by Lucy, so if you need to make sure you are on the waiting list, please contact lucy@f1.co.uk.
I-ZONE SIMULATOR DAYS – THURSDAY 4TH NOVEMBER
The simulator days have proved so popular, we have organised another one for the 4th November. Ed has now handed the booking of iZone days to Lucy, so please contact lucy@f1.co.uk if you are interested in taking one of the 9 places available.
KARTING DAY
Many of our UK competitors have asked if they can form teams to compete in an endurance karting event.
We think this is a great idea and we are about to confirm a date at one of the best kart tracks in the UK! As Lucy has recently joined our team, we are keeping her very busy, so she will be the point of contact for this karting extravaganza!
At this point just register your interest with her and by the end of the week we should be able to email you with the final details, including date, cost and venue. lucy@f1.co.uk.
HEALTH & FITNESS
After Anglesey, it was clear to our health and fitness team (Evy, Sabine and Claire) that quite a few applicants were needing some guidance. Our health team are as follows;
Evy – fitness and work out programmes - evy@f1.co.uk
Claire – Nutrition and fitness - cj@thenakedwarrior.co.uk
Sabine – Mind Coach - sabine.tyrvainen@gmail.com
These three ladies are experts in their own field and each have their own area of expertise and business. If you are concerned about your levels before or after the assessment please don’t hesitate to contact them on their own email address’s (above).
ONLINE PORTAL - GROUPS
We're really excited to announce the introduction of Groups into our learning portal system! These groups will allow you to connect with your fellow competitors, share memories, photos and stories along your Formula Woman journey.
You may have noticed that you have been added to the 'Official Formula Woman Applicants' group over the last few days. If you haven't already, make sure you join! This is the primary group that we will be using to share any news, messages and official imagery with you all.
Feel free to chat with your fellow members in here, or create your own group! Formula Woman contact – abbie@f1.co.uk
Click here for a guide on how to create your own group.
WANTED GOOD HOMES FOR FORMULA WOMAN TEDDIES
Fancy giving someone a Halloween Treat? Why not buy a Formula Woman Teddy? Our online store is currently running a Teddy promotion. The usual price for this cuddly mascot is £16.00, but we are offering Teddy at a special price of £12.00, a saving of 25%. We have limited numbers of these available and they are therefore offered on a “first come, first served basis”. To get your £4.00 saving please enter the code “teddy25” at the checkout.
Formula Woman Newsletter - 5th October
October has arrived, where has this year gone? Now we have a little breathing space before the November assessments taking place across the globe. For all those out of Europe you will be receiving a personal email from Edward advising you of when, where and how you each will be doing this.
Formula Woman have also added a further assessment day in the UK for the first week in December, read on for more information.
INDIA ASSESSEMENT DATE
The India assessments have been provisionally booked for the 23rd and 24th November.
LAST MINUTE TRACK DAY SLOT – BRANDS HATCH
Last week we managed to secure a rare track day slot at Brands Hatch in Kent on Thursday 7th October . We have one place left in the morning at the time of writing this newsletter, anyone interested should contact sam@f1.co.uk immediately!
I-ZONE SIMULATOR
Friday 8th October – again nearly full but a couple of places available this coming Friday– contact Edward@f1.co.uk.
UK/EUROPE ASSESSMENT DAYS
As already mentioned, we are allocating an additional assessment day in the first week of December due to the demand from Formula Woman competitors in the UK and Europe. Details of this date will be forwarded to those who are still awaiting their allocation date and venue. Mark@f1.co.uk has recently returned from annual leave and is dealing with the backlog of emails from eager ladies!
For those who are outside of the UK and Europe please contact johanna@f1.co.uk if you would like to book a place on this assessment date.
WELCOME PACKS
Anyone who has still not received their welcome pack after joining Formula Woman should contact abi@f1.co.uk. There have been a number of welcome packs returned due to incorrect or incomplete addresses being supplied by some. We are expecting to fulfill all welcome pack distribution (and in some cases redistribution) over the next two weeks.
SPARCO
We recently announced that one of our new partners is Sparco Italy, who are also one of McLaren’s partners. It’s likely that there will be some great offers coming soon and we are currently working with Sparco to see if we can offer their lifestyle range to Formula Woman applicants – watch this space.
Formula Woman Newsletter - 30th September
The first Formula Woman assessments at Anglesey Circuit are done and dusted and all focus is now on future activities taking place between now and the end of the year.
BRANDS HATCH TRACK DAY
In association with Javelin Track Day, we have organised a track day at Brands Hatch Circuit on the 7th October.
This is designed for anyone who would like expert tuition, where you will have the opportunity to drive a Jaguar Project 8, and The Trade Centre Group’s performance BMWs.
These track days are proving to be very popular, but at the same time are difficult to secure, so please email sam@f1.co.uk for more details.
IZONE SIMULATOR
Formula Woman will also be making its fifth visit to the iZone Driver Performance Centre on the 8th October.
This event has proven to be very rewarding to all those who have attended so far, as you will drive a McLaren GT4 sim around Donington Park Circuit.
There are only 4 places available so please email edward@f1.co.uk to reserve your place.
ASSESSMENT DAY BOOKINGS
Those of you who have not yet been allocated an assessment day, please be patient because these are dealt with by Mark, and he is currently on vacation this week.
To anyone who has applied and not received their welcome pack, this is because we are still awaiting supply for one of the items, so again please be patient especially as Mark is on holiday!
FUTURE EVENTS
Many of you have been asking about future opportunities to keep your hand in. Well the Formula Woman team have come up with two events for you to consider, and we would like your feedback on these please.
December – an 80-competitor endurance karting event. Ideally, this would be the Formula Woman Christmas party. We are only taking names at the moment, but if there is sufficient interest, we will organise it for you.
February 2022 – Ice Driving in Sweden. This is the ultimate driving experience; Totally Motorsport have been doing this for 15 years and again there are limited places. The event is over 3 days minimum but ski facilities are also available so partners and friends would be welcome.
For both of these events, please contact sam@f1.co.uk to register your interest.
COMPETITION TIME
Formula Woman has been driven by social media, so we are creating a fun competition.
All you have to do is post anything about Formula Woman with a witty caption and we will judge the competition! Tag us in your caption so that we will see your post.
1st Prize – Puma Helmet Bag
2nd Prize – Formula Woman t-shirt
3rd Prize – Formula Woman Teddy Bear
Formula Woman Newsletter - 14th September
Today’s newsletter is primarily for all competitors attending their assessment day at Anglesey on either 19th or 20th September (Sunday or Monday).
As you can imagine, this is a busy week for us leading up to these first assessments, so if you are on a later assessment or you are an overseas competitor, please bear with us until after the 20th September.
ATTENDEES
All those who are attending Anglesey should have seen their final instructions in the last newsletter.
However, if you have any questions, please direct them ONLY to Edward@f1.co.uk. Ed has been assigned to deal with any queries between now and 18th September.
But please only email him if you feel it is absolutely necessary and you are an Anglesey competitor.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE
ALL COMPETITORS ATTENDING ANGLESEY SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED FINAL INSTRUCTIONS. YOU SHOULD HAVE REGISTERED ONLINE BY NOW AND YOU NEED TO PRINT AND COMPLETE THE TWO FORMS YOU WERE SENT. ALSO DON”T FORGET YOUR DRIVING LICENCE.
COVID RULES
The Covid rules for Wales are, face masks inside, double jabbed proof or lateral flow test result at least 48 hours before attending where feasible.
From the Formula Woman Team to all the competitors taking part at Anglesey…
GOOD LUCK!
INDIA AND THE REST OF THE WORLD
The assessment days for India and overseas have been confirmed to take place in November and for all enquiries please address to Johanna@f1.co.uk, who will assist where possible.
Meanwhile, the UK team are heading over to North Wales for the inaugural Formula Woman assessment days, but we will be back in action on 21st September. Keep looking out for news on social media especially over the weekend!
Formula Woman Newsletter - 9th September
With the First Assessments at Anglesey fast approaching on the 19th and 20thSeptember, those of you attending Anglesey will be pleased to know your final instructions are on their way via email.
ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 – ANGLESEY
Here are a few important points for all competitors attending Anglesey;
Your final instructions should be with you by the weekend. If you don’t receive them please check your junk mail first before contacting us.
There will be clear instructions and three forms, which you must read carefully, sign, print and bring with you to the assessment. These are standard indemnity forms and a TV release form.
Don’t forget to bring a valid driving licence to signing on.
Don’t forget to bring your membership access and lanyard.
If you are late for signing on, you may miss one of the tests.
We advise you go on to the Formula Woman portal and revise both the on line tutorial and the health and fitness programme.
Friends and family are not allowed into the Formula Woman sign on and assessment areas, however, there are spectator areas and a separate café for food and drink.
Mobile phones and any other recording equipment are not allowed in the assessment area.
Javelin Track Days have created an opportunity for a track day experience (javelintrackdays.co.uk) and we have supplied a Jaguar Project 8 and race driver for passenger hot laps. (Book on the day)
If you have been active with your own social media and local media please bring details with you to show our media team.
PRE-ASSESSMENT TRACK DAYS
Due to the huge success of recent track days for competitors, we have organised further days with Javelin Track Days after the Anglesey assessments. The next available one is Donington on the 29th September and several throughout the month of October prior to the next assessments in November. For further information please contact sam@f1.co.uk.
INDIA
India applications are coming in via Auto Guru and it is likely that the date for India assessments will soon be released and is expected to be November. Contact shloka@f1.co.uk.
NORTH AMERICA AND THE REST OF THE WORLD
Formula Woman now has applications from 27 countries across the globe. Any competitor living outside Europe should have been contacted by now to have your assessment day allocated in your own area.
However, some of the overseas applicants are showing interest in undertaking their assessment in the UK, which of course is possible (November). Two in particular have secured their own sponsors for travel and also obtained media coverage. You can actually compete for your own country!
For further details contact Edward@f1.co.uk.
IZONE
Probably short notice but there is one place available at Silverstone with iZone tomorrow due to a cancellation. Please contact Edward@f1.co.uk.
Vauxhall Offer Anglesey Applicants Test Drives
We are delighted to announce that Vauxhall have increased their involvement with Formula Woman.
They are now offering all those who are attending the Formula Woman assessment days at Anglesey on the 19th/20th of September, the chance to test drive the Vauxhall Corsa-e at your local Vauhall Retailer (UK only)
Simply contact your local dealer and mention you are a Formula Woman Competitor and quote your name and membership access code.
This is a fantasic additional opportunity and we would urge all applicants who are doing the Anglesey assessments days to take up this offer.
Other assessments later in the year (UK) will have the same opportunity.
Formula Woman Newsletter - 2nd September
The first Formula Woman assessments are only 16 days away. For those of you who are attending Anglesey are you ready?
Final instructions will be going out next week – please check your junk mail if you think you have not received them.
They should be with everyone who is attending Anglesey on the 19th and 20thSeptember.
ONLINE TUTORIAL
The latest course went live yesterday all about Health, Fitness and mindset. Sabine, Evy and Claire will be giving you excellent advice on what you should be doing to prepare for racing, as well as for the assessments.
Also, if you haven’t done the first course on driving, racing and essential circuit information, please get on and do it. If you haven’t finished the course please complete it before your assessment.
JAVELIN TRACK OPPORTUNITY
For those attending Anglesey, there are track day opportunities for you, your friends and family. However, if you are planning to take advantage of this you need to click on this link
https://www.javelintrackdays.co.uk/trackdays/Club-Events/AN190921
This oppoertunity is only for the Sunday 19th and places are already filling up fast.
There will also be an opportunity to buy passenger laps in one of the Series Elite Jaguar Project 8 race cars, which can be booked on the day on a first come first served basis.
IZONE
There are one or two places available at iZone. As this has become a very popular event we have added a further date;
3rd September – 2 places (tomorrow!)
10th September – 1 place
13th September – 4 places
DAYTONA KARTING
Here are the race results from the Daytona Sandown Park on the 25th August.
1st) Raj Kular
2nd) Kerrie Sparling
3rd) Sadie Henderson
It is likely that we will be organising further Daytona race events for you towards the end of September and throughout October.
INDIA
India is buzzing with Formula Woman activity and Auto Guru are doing an amazing job. The assessments dates in India are still to be confirmed but for those of you who have not seen the recent Podcast click on; https://linktr.ee/AutoGuruTalks
NORTH AMERICA & OVERSEAS
All applicants from North America and overseas should have received an email from Formula Woman admin regarding the plans for your assessments. If you are a Formula Woman competitor and you by chance have not received confirmation please contact; Johanna@f1.co.uk
Your assessment is likely to take place in November this year. However, if any of you by chance are planning to visit the UK, then we would be delighted to place you in to one of the UK assessment days. Please contact; mark@f1.co.uk
TRACK DAYS
The new format track days commenced yesterday using the TradeCentre BMW training cars and one of the Series Elite Project 8 Jaguars. Eight ladies attended and without exception eight ladies learned a lot and went away buzzing!
More track days are being organized towards the end of September and throughout October. Please contact Sam for more details sam@f1.co.uk
SOCIAL MEDIA
This has been the driving force for Formula Woman across the globe and we want to encourage you all to be active and promote yourselves as well as Formula Woman.
By doing this you become noticed and you never know, you could even pick up a sponsor by targeted social media posts. If you feel you need permission to use images, logos etc please contact Edward@f1.co.uk
Formula Woman Newsletter - 25th August
JAVELIN TRACK DAYS
We are delighted to let you know that Javelin have become a new commercial partner and we are now working with them at both Anglesey and with our own recently introduced pre assessment track days across the UK. Javelin are one of the longest established track day operators in the UK and we are delighted to be working with Colin, Sue and their team.
ANGLESEY PARTNER/FAMILY TRACK DAY
On Sunday 19th of September there will be an opportunity for any applicant who is bringing friends or family, for them to take their own car on track on the National Circuit whilst you are undertaking your assessment tests.
To do this you need to go to ;
https://www.javelintrackdays.co.uk/trackdays/Club-Events/AN190921
Password is FW190921A
Please note, you have priority booking access until 27th August at 4pm before Javelin release available places to their own database
On the day your friends or family can book hot laps in one of our race prepared Jaguar Project 8’s on a first come first served basis.
FORMULA WOMAN TRACK DAYS
Pre assessment day Track Day availability (preferred Anglesey applicants) using The Tradecentre BMW’s and the Series Elite Project 8 Jaguars are as follows;
1st September – Snetterton
4th September – Blyton
7th September – Snetterton
There will be more dates released for slots towards the end of September and in to October for those attending assessment days elsewhere.
To reserve your place or for further details please contact sam@f1.co.uk.
THE TRADECENTREUK AND THE TRADECENTREWALES
Following our recent announcement that one of the biggest car supermarkets in the UK are supporting Formula Woman, two cars were delivered this week to The Tradecentre Rotherham We tested one of the cars at Bedford Autodrome to ensure they offer a good build up to our Jaguar Project 8’s.
The Tradecentre car supermarkets are situated across the UK and they offer the cheapest quality cars in the UK.
Tim Carr CEO commeneted: “The Trade Centre Group is a diverse and inclusive business, in a male-dominated sector. We are thrilled to support Formula Woman by providing two performance BMW’s for driver training in the 2021-22 competition series. We wish all the competitors the best of luck and look forward to seeing women on the grid for the 2022 UK GT Cup championship.”
ANGLESEY ASSESSMENT DAYS 19TH/20TH SEPTEMBER
You will soon be receiving final instructions via this newsletter, so please watch out for them, as this is the most efficient method of communicating with you.
Please Note – every applicant will be issued with a Formula Woman Race suit for your assessment. This is so that all competitors look the same for TV puposes.
ONLINE TUTORIAL
BIG NEWS HERE….
Say Hi to Sabine, Claire and Evy, the Formula Woman dedicated Health Team, who have been working hard to get essential information on to the FormulaWoman portal. As with the race tutorial, you will be able to access the health course at any time from the 1st September, all designed and built by our partners InGear Media.
Also, if you haven’t completed your Basics of Motorsport course, please do so before your assessment. To assist you in the competition, both courses are an essential read!
INDIA
Our team in India, Auto Guru, are doing a great job and there are so many women from India who are passionate about becoming race drivers. The assessments will take place in India and recently they produced a podcast which seems to have gone viral across the Indian airwaves!
https://anchor.fm/autoguru-india/episodes/Formula-Woman--Its-All-In-The-Mind-e163ck5
The assessment day in India is still to be finalised and welcome packs are on the way to all India competitors.
NORTH AMERICA AND THE REST OF THE WORLD
Applicants from overseas (not UK or Europe) should have received an email from Formula Woman founder Graeme Glew explaining the new process of assessments in your country. If you have not received communication please contact Johanna@f1.co.uk
We are constantly battling Covid and travel restrictions and changes are inevitable. However, we assure you your Formula Woman journey will continue!
TLC SPORT
TLC Sport have joined Formula Woman…. They design and manufacture fitness clothing for women. Many of you have asked where to purchase this kind of kit, simply head to tlcsport.co.uk and quote FW20 to get your discount.
CARFEST SOUTH
The FW team will be present at CarFest South this coming weekend so if you are there please come and say hello. The brand new Corsa-e will be out on track and we will have our merchandise range available.
Formula Woman Newsletter - 20th August
IZONE
Earlier week the management of iZone contacted us to alert us to the fact that one of their staff had tested positive for Covid so we had to pull the plug at the last minute for all the competitors who were scheduled to attend. For those who were scheduled to attend, all we can do is apologise for the short notice and hope this didn’t cause too much disruption.
However, the good news is that two alternative dates have been set 3rd and 13th September and Ed (Edward@f1.co.uk) will be circulating these dates to those who were booked in.
We are now living in a Covid world at the moment so it’s important we do everything to protect you and the Formula Woman team.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS
Formula Woman have competitors from 22 counties around the world, including North America, South America, Australasia, Middle East and Europe.
The European applicants have been invited to compete in the UK assessments and for the rest of the world we are working on a local assessment to be undertaken in your own country, although one or two of you are planning to join the Europeans at Bedford on the 16th November.
We are working hard to set the long-distance assessments up, and we are making progress, but please bear with us as we want to contact you personally to ensure the date and distance to be assessed is convenient.
INDIA
We are delighted to announce that India will be undertaking their own assessment day which has been designed and managed by Auto Guru in Mumbai.
There are already nearly 20 applicants from India who are all set to demonstrate their skills. Hopefully some will go through to the next round.
All overseas applicants can ask questions direct to Johanna@f1.co.uk and for India shloka@f1.co.uk
ONLINE TUTORIAL – HEALTH & FITNESS
A new addition to the online tutorial should be up and running next week, all being well. This one is focused on fitness, mind coaching and nutrition. Every applicant needs to log in to learn about the fitness and health requirements of a successful racing driver.
Also, those who have still to complete their driving course online should do so before they attend their assessment day. We know some of you are only half way through, which is fine, but please make sure you know what you should be doing on track before you try it for real!
GREEN & BLUE BADGE ENTRIES
Again we have to make it very clear that each competitor will compete in the competition either in the blue badge (for those with previous experience) and the green badge (for those with little or no experience)
Our assessment team and instructors are looking for drivers with natural driving ability with an attitude of wanting to be a sponsored race driver. If FormulaWoman, as the organisers, feel an applicant is over qualified, they won’t be accepted for the competition.
The criteria for entry is taken from the original application form.
TRADECENTRE UK AND TRADECENTRE WALES
Formula Woman are pleased to announce that one of the biggest, best and value for money car supermarkets in the UK, will be supporting FormulaWoman with two BMW’s for the Formula Woman Track Day training. In addition, the two cars will be used at the televised assessment days.
The two BMW’s will complement the Jaguar Project 8 days and allow more track time at different levels during the day.
PROJECT 8 TRACK DAYS
We announced the first pre assessment track days this week, although we could only announce 1 day at Snetterton on 1st September. There will be several more between now and November.
We know some of you were disappointed not to get in on the first one but we should have more dates confirmed early next week
Contact sam@f1.uk to get on to the list if you haven’t already.
RYLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT (RWM)
Ryley Wealth Management have confirmed their continued support for FormulaWoman and will be present as the The Anglesey Assessment Days.
Their CEO David Ryley has committed to supporting initiatives which aim to promote and celebrate diversity in various industries especially in the motorsport sector.
This is a great addition to the Formula Woman portfolio so if you want to read the statement in full, visit the news section on our website.
Formula Woman Newsletter - 12th August
INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS
If you live out of Europe, you will soon be receiving a personal email from Formula Woman explaining what to do next and where and when you will complete your assessment in your own country. As you can imagine this is quite a logistical exercise, but for Formula Woman to have so many countries involved is amazing.
The scoring system we are putting in place will be loaded up towards your natural driving ability and there will only be a total of 50, possibly a few more, from Europe and overseas that will make it to the next round. If you are one of the lucky ones to make it you need to be prepared to travel to Europe which is where the final ‘shoot out ‘ will take place early next year.
The personal email you will receive will include a questionnaire which we need you to complete and send back to us please.
Remember, you are now a Formula Woman and even those who don’t get through will be given continued support and guidance from The FormulaWoman Team.
If you don’t receive your personalized email by the 20th August please contact Johanna@f1.co.uk.
TRACK DAYS
We have a list of women from the UK and Europe who would like to undertake one of our pre-assessment track days with one of our Project 8 Jaguars. Last week we did a trial run at Cadwell Park with two TV presenters, one who would be a green badge entry and the other a blue. In both cases the Jaguar proved to be too much too soon and the wet conditions didn’t help!
As a result we have acquired two suitable track cars to allow competitors to build up to the Jaguar performance on the same day. This will allow more track time in three different cars and more one to one instruction, which will be more beneficial than jumping in to one of the 650hp Project 8 ‘s, which is not the easiest car to drive especially when wet!
We will have a list of available dates, but those who have assessments on the 19th or 20th September at Anglesey will have priority.
ANGLESEY TRACK DAYS – 19TH AND 20TH SEPTEMBER
For those booked on the Anglesey assessments, there is an opportunity for you or your partners, friends or family, to bring your own cars to take out on track before or after taking your assessment course. This will be through Javelin Track Days who will be operating on the same two days. There will also be one or two cars available for those who want to have some fast lap passenger rides too!
This only applies to Anglesey assessment days not Knockhill or Bedford.
Anyone interested in taking advantage of this and would like further details should contact sam@f1.co.uk
MEDIA
The media attention around Formula Woman has been fantastic and many of you have generated your own media coverage to attract your own personal sponsors. As you all know the assessments are being televised and each test carries points based on your driving ability and other areas required to be a successful racing driver.
Media is an important factor so what we have decided to do is encourage you all to generate some media for yourself around your Formula Woman journey. It’s good for you and it’s good for us, especially as we are building a global brand.
So between now and your assessment, use our images, our logo and your story to see what you can generate. One of the simple tests at each assessment is a media test and you will be asked if you have managed to create a following from traditional media as well as social media.
We did this back in the old Formula Woman days to good effect and it’s easy to generate publicity for yourself locally and regionally and of course through Social Media. Sponsors love media coverage so see what you can do ladies!
Assistance on media exposure is available from Edward@f1.co.uk
NEXT NEWSLETTER
We have some great news in next week’s newsletter regarding the following;
Vauxhall Corsa-e
On-Line Tutorial – Health, Fitness, Mind Coaching and Nutrition
Two new Formula Woman Commercial Partners.
CarFest South – 27th, 28th and 29th August
Formula Woman Newsletter - 5th August
THE FIRST FORMULA WOMAN RACE
21 Formula Women attended Daytona Karting at Milton Keynes yesterday and took part in a D-Max kart race with qualifying followed by a race. This event was another pre-assessment opportunity and the field was a mix of ladies with varying levels of ability.
All who attended expressed their interest in doing more of this type of event, so we may be putting more Daytona events on for October.
The next karting event is on the 25th August at Sandown, Esher, Surrey on Wednesday 25th August, where there is literally just one place still available.
To grab this place you need to email Edward@f1.co.uk first come first served!
Results from Daytona Raceway Milton Keynes 4th August;
1st Place; Molly Winfield
2nd Place; Emma Price
3rd Place; Kichelle Malone
TRACK DAY UPDATE
Many of you have been trying to register for the Jaguar Project 8 Tack track days we are organising. There has been a glitch with the email on this one, so enquiries for these days should go to Sam@f1.co.uk
Our resident TV presenter Nikki Dean, along with TV Presenter Grace Webb, came to Cadwell Park last week to try out one of our Jaguar Project 8 race cars. It is a narrow circuit and the track was wet which resulted in a few hairy moments, but both ladies experienced the thrills of both the Project 8 and Cadwell Park.
The format of the track days will be available in the next newsletter along with more exciting news about two additions to our fleet!
IZONE SIMULATOR DAYS
There are just a couple of places to fill at iZone (Silverstone) on Friday 20thAugust so if you would like to reserve a place contact Edward@f1.co.uk
The simulator days allow you to experience a variety of tracks, a GT4 McLaren and should be treated as educational and one step further from the online tutorial, which we note some of you have not completed yet.
You must complete the tutorial in order to progress to your assessment day. It is worth watching it more than once in order for you to be well prepared.
HEALTH, MIND AND FITNESS
This is a crucial area that is so important once you become a racing driver and very soon Sabine, Claire and Evy will be advising all Formula Womancompetitors what you need to be doing if you are to become a race driver.
This vital area of motorsport will include fitness, mind coaching and nutrition. The way this is going to be communicated is via the Formula Woman portal and follow on from the online tutorial you have completed already. This will be more of an information tutorial and will prepare you for your forthcoming assessment.
It should be online by the end of August, if not before, and accessed with your login details. We will keep you updated.
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS
The Formula Woman competition has been entered by women from all corners of the globe. Some of the women are determined to come to the UK and complete an assessment day and others will be completing their assessment day at their local kart track within their own country.
If you are an overseas competitor, we will be contacting you individually to make arrangements for you.
Those who are travelling to the Bedford assessment in November, please check Covid travel restrictions. Hopefully we will be getting to some kind of normality by then.
WELCOME PACKS
There has been a delay with the welcome packs which went to India, but this has now been resolved. However, there is still a hold up with some of the overseas applicants which is mainly down to new customs restrictions.
If you are still awaiting your welcome pack, please be patient we are working hard to resolve the issues.
COMMERCIAL PARTNERS AND YOUR OWN PERSONAL SPONSORS
Over the next few weeks, we will be introducing you to some of our commercial partners to let you know about their products and services.
Motorsport doesn’t work without sponsors, so this is a very important part of your learning curve.
It’s hard to find a sponsor, it’s even harder to retain and look after a sponsor. If you treat them well they will stay with you throughout your racing career.
For those of you who have secured a personal sponsor, if you haven’t already, you need to submit your prime sponsors logo to Edward@f1.co.uk
Formula Woman Newsletter - 29th July
VAUXHALL SUPPORTS THE FORMULA WOMAN COMPETITION
We were very excited to announce last Friday at CarFest North that the award winning, all-electric Vauxhall Corsa-e will be the Formula Woman assessment car for UK and European competitors. The Corsa-e is the ideal choice for training Formula Woman applicants due to its performance and green credentials.
The weekend at CarFest proved to be a huge success with Resident TV Presenter/Applicant Nikki Dean taking the Corsa-e around the track, and she too was left impressed by the speed and handling of the Vauxhall.
We will also be present for all three days of CarFest South at Laverstock Park in Hampshire between 27 – 29 August. For any Formula Woman competitors planning to attend, tickets can be bought via carfest.org and we look forward to meeting you if you can make it.
IZONE TRAINING DAYS
Last week’s session at the iZone Driver Performance Centre proved to be a great success. We are pleased that this activity has gone down extremely well with many of you so, we are introducing another date which is Friday 10thSeptember.
If you are interested, please email edward@f1.co.uk.
DAYTONA RACE EVENINGS
We can now reveal that all assessment days (including overseas) will include a karting test, so if you have never driven a kart before get some practice in if you can!
There are still a few places available for the Daytona race evenings which are exclusive to Formula Woman applicants, the dates and venues are:
Wednesday 4th August at Daytona Milton Keynes – 5pm start
Wednesday 25th August at Sandown Park – 5pm start
The race evenings will take place in Daytona’s race tuned DMAX karts, so if you would like to book yourself onto this then please email edward@f1.co.uk.
MEDIA COVERAGE
Many Formula Woman applicants have generated media coverage with their local and regional media. This is important for attracting your own personal sponsors and we encourage every applicant to do this. For all those who get through to the final rounds, this will be a major part of your Formula Woman journey.
If you are someone who has appeared in the media as a Formula Womanapplicant, then please email edward@f1.co.uk to let him know. If you need some guidance in this area email Edward and he will give you some advice.
INDEMNITIES AND RELEASE FORMS
As with any televised competition and motorsport related activities, each competitor will be required to sign circuit indemnity forms and TV release forms which we will distribute electronically in the coming weeks.
Once you receive these forms, please read through them carefully before sending them back to us with your signature.
ASSESSMENT DAYS
The dates and venues for the Formula Woman assessment days are as follows:
Sunday 19th September – Anglesey Circuit (Track Day available for partners or friends)
Monday 20th September – Anglesey Circuit (Track Day available for partners or friends)
Monday 1st November – Knockhill Racing Circuit
Monday 15th November – Bedford Autodrome
Tuesday 16th November – Bedford Autodrome (Overseas competitor priority)
Mark@f1.co.uk has now commenced allocation of assessment days based on your geographical location. For all those who have had their allocation date at Anglesey (Sept) confirmed, you will soon be receiving final instructions.
MIND COACHING, NUTRITION AND FITNESS
The next step towards your assessment days is being well prepared in your head! In other words, some mind coaching, how fit are you and the importance of nutrition. Some of you are probably super fit and most of you will not be race ready. Don’t worry, the assessments won’t include anything strenuous just some basic guidance more than anything on the day.
Formula Woman have taken on board three specialists in this area;
Sabine Tyrvainen, Claire Johnson and Evy Roe will be creating some pre assessment exercises for you to undertake over the next few weeks to prepare you for your big day. Becoming a race driver is not just about being able to drive fast, there is so much more and we want to give you as much advice as possible in all areas of the sport. Watch out in the next newsletter for more information.
TRACK DAYS
The track days we are organising are causing us a few headaches in terms of finding venues as the circuits are so busy since the world is slowly coming back to some kind of normality. However, our Jaguar Project 8 race cars are ready and throughout August, September and October these will be available.
Samantha@f1.co.uk has been inundated with requests and we are working very hard to accommodate those of you who have applied for a slot.
Formula Woman Newsletter - 21st July 2021
Important Competitor Clarification
One or two applicants have voiced their concerns on social media and direct to Formula Woman, that some competitors will have an advantage over others. They feel that those who have had some experience in the past and those who are currently undertaking track days, simulator days and karting events, will have an edge on the novice competitors in the Formula Woman competition.
This is NOT the case….why?
Formula Woman are looking for drivers with natural driving ability and from the details provided on your application form, competitors are divided in to two groups for the assessments – blue and green:
Blue Badge
For competitors who have had some limited previous experience on track or competed over 10 years ago. We will allocate your colour dependent on what you have told us in your application.
Green Badge
For competitors who have no track or motorsport experience and are classed as novice drivers. Colour allocated from your application.
Whether you have a blue badge or a green badge, our expert instructors will know if you have natural ability to go forward to the next level. There will be four other tests which will be scored and contribute towards your overall score.
Track Days, Simulator Sessions and Karting Events
One or two applicants have voiced their concerns that some of their fellow competitors have been able to have time and funding to prepare for their assessments. We have encouraged everyone who has applied to find their own personal sponsor, to allow those who can’t afford to do track days and events the opportunity to prepare well.
Motorsport is expensive and addictive, but what we have tried to create is a Formula Woman community to allow anyone from any background, of any age and of any nationality and race to learn, develop and compete.
The Formula Woman competition will result in six women given an opportunity to compete in a sport which has been dominated by males for over 100 years!
Formula Woman have created the learning tools for you, they are not cheap, and they are not free. Our sponsors have agreed to support the winners and we have created an assessment for you to see how good you are.
If any of you don’t make the next round, please regard the journey as an amazing experience and continue with your motorsport journey. The Formula Woman team are here to guide you, support you and develop you into a race driver.
Formula Woman Newsletter - 14th July 2021
CarFest North
CAR FEST NORTH
23rd – 25th July
More tickets available!
Formula Woman are expecting to make an important announcement at CarFest North on 23rd July. We will be revealing the new assessment car and also displaying a McLaren GT4 race car, and a Jaguar Project 8 training car.
For any Formula Woman competitors planning to attend, there are some tickets still available for CarFest North. We will be there all three days and look forward to meeting you if you can make it . For ticket availability; www.carfest.org.
Indian joins the race
Formula Woman with Auto Guru, will operate an assessment day in India for India applicants where huge interest is starting to develop. This follows a similar arrangement being developed in North America with the Skip Barber Racing School organisation.
Assessments are likely to commence throughout October and November in both regions. www.formulawoman.com.
Track Days
Samantha Sims has taken over organising the forthcoming track days which will commence in August and carry through into September, for those who wish to have some professional pre-assessment day tuition.
We will be using our Jaguar Project 8 race cars, which are about as close as you can get in terms of power to a McLaren GT4 race car.
The instruction will be one to one with V Box data to highlight your performance. We will have morning sessions and afternoon sessions and limited to 4 participants per session.
What is included:
Track Hire
Fuel
Tyres
Instructor
Data Engineer
Insurance
Garage
Mechanic
Transportation of car and use of car
Refreshments
Normally the cost of this would be £950 but Formula Woman is subsidising these sessions at £450 + Vat. Some of you will use your own personal sponsors to cover the cost but we recommend a session will be invaluable to all those who are enthusiastic and want to learn as well as prepare for your assessment.
To provisionally book a track day; Samantha@f1.co.uk.
British Grand Prix
For those of you joining us at the British GP, Silverstone have been a bit slow releasing tickets, by the time you read this weekly newsletter, you should have had your e-tickets, although VIP car parking tickets can not be emailed, so there is likely to be a collection point allocated at this late stage.
However the car parking is Car Park 26 which will be sign posted. For reference, Car Park 26 is on the outside of Copse Corner at Silverstone. You will then walk to Brooklands Suites which is on the inside of the circuit (Via Tunnel or pedestrian bridges).
If you have booked your places and still have not received your e-tickets please contact; mark@f1.co.uk.
Karting & Simulator Days
We can reveal that the assessment days will include a karting test, so we recommend you try to get some practice. There are still some places at Daytona Milton Keynes on Wednesday evening 4th August.
iZone at Silverstone has been very popular, so we have laid on another date which is Thursday 19th August.
Both Karting and iZone can be booked with; Edward@f1.co.uk.
Overseas Applicants
India have just launched a social media campaign and applicants from India will undertake their assessments in India.
North America – applicants will soon be advised on their assessments and discretionary training programme mainly Canada and USA. FormulaWoman will be making an announcement soon.
Other countries out of Europe – an email has been sent to all other countries with guidelines and where the assessments will take place.
Your contact is Johanna@f1.co.uk.