David Coulthard, together with Carlo Komarek, has created a project entirely dedicated to women who dream of racing in F1. The initiative is called More than Equal, and its goal is to eliminate any barriers preventing women from making their way in motorsport.
More than Equal was founded in memory of David Coulthard’s sister, Lynsay, who pursued a karting career in her youth. The former driver told the *Daily Mail*: “So, my belief that women can compete in motorsport is based on personal experience, not on some kind of guilt or ideology.”
Will there be a woman in F1 soon?
In recent years, F1 has been working to close the gap between male and female drivers. In 2023, it launched the F1 Academy, an all-female category. Participants have the opportunity to race over seven weekends, earning points toward a Super License.
Speaking to the *Daily Mail*, David Coulthard discussed his *More than Equal* project and how, one day, women will be able to compete in Formula 1 on equal footing with men: “Of course it will happen. No doubt about it.” The former F1 driver added: “Anyone who doesn’t train doesn’t have what it takes to perform in motorsport, whether you’re a man or a woman.” – the former McLaren and Red Bull driver pointed out.
David Coulthard doesn’t yet know who will be the first woman to fight for the F1 title, but he is certain it is only a matter of time: “It’s not my opinion that there will be a woman in F1, it’s just a fact, but I can’t tell you right now who that person will be. I assure you that every single F1 team would sign someone today if they believed they had found that person.”
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