I'm not a chauvinist

Just gonna lead with this.

I’m just genuinely confused about why there’s such a sudden influx of women lately—Danica Patrick, Lynne Wilmot, and now Carmen Jordá—moving from driver development roles straight into leadership or testing spots. Where exactly is F1 headed? 😵

I mean, let’s be real—everyone knew what their role was supposed to be in this sport. Just walking around the paddock, smiling for the cameras, showing off their looks, holding a lollipop, or acting as basically decorative accessories for the drivers... but now, in the most elite tier of motorsport, they’re stepping into roles that, frankly, aren't meant for them. It’s starting to feel like a bit much.

You aren't being chauvinistic; you're being sexist. ☕

cosmiccyclist8 said:Let me be clear right off the bat.

I just don't get why there's such a sudden influx of women lately? Danica Patrick, Lynne Wilmot, and now even Carmen Jordy—whether they're driving for the main squad or acting as test drivers... where is F1 even headed?? 😵

Danica Patrick—her husband holds shares in the team she drives for.

Lynne Wilmot—her uncle owns the team she manages.

God bless Bernie Ecclestone; he always knew exactly where women belonged.

Look, I’m not being a chauvinist. Not at all. If anyone is, it’s me.

God, I wish every driver on the grid was this stunning and easy on the eyes—take Barbie Rosenberg, for instance.

Look, I am certainly not being a chauvinist here—if anyone is, it’s me.

God willing, all drivers could be this attractive and easy on the eyes, much like Barbie Rosenberg, of course.

Jason Campbell70 said:Danica Patrick—well, her husband holds shares in the very team she’s driving for.

Lynne Wilmot—the uncle figure owning the outfit where she’s running the show.


Classic Bernie Ecclestone... he always knew exactly where women belong in this business.

I honestly can't forget Katy Price—she wasn't just eye candy for Jordan, she was actually lifting the spirits of the entire crew, from the lowliest grease monkey in the garage all the way up to Bernie himself.😁

It’s nothing new. I heard a rumor once that some hilly Mediterranean country actually appointed a chicken to be their president. 😬

vividlynx68 said:That’s nothing—I heard a story once about some country in the Mediterranean where they actually appointed a chicken to be the president.😬

Look, you might think that's funny right now, but given how things went with Bernie Ecclestone, it wouldn't be that much of a stretch to see a woman taking over the reins soon.

That’s just textbook marketing—it’s highly unlikely any single move like that is actually going to pull ahead in the race.

Just let the blonde driver have a little run on the track, snap a few flashy photos for Facebook and Twitter, and everyone stays happy—especially the sponsors.