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Female racers struggle for sponsors after F1 Academy exit
Original: Female racers struggle for sponsors, track time after leaving F1's women-only series
Female racing drivers are facing funding and career obstacles after finishing their runs in Formula 1's women-only series, with many reporting difficulty securing sponsors and race seats outside the programme. The situation has renewed debate about whether dedicated women's series genuinely help drivers progress or leave them stranded once their time there ends.
Why now: Formula 1's women-only series has put the gender gap in motorsport funding in the spotlight as its alumni struggle to advance.
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- Female racers struggle for sponsors, track time after leaving F1's women-only series · PinalCentral.com
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