The news that the W Series will join Formula 1 for eight races next season brings with it an interesting question – could we see women racing in Saudi Arabia next year? F1 courted controversy recently by confirming an agreement to race in the Middle Eastern country, despite it being heavily criticised for human rights issues, including the oppression of women. Article continues under video For decades, women have not been allowed to make decisions without the permission of a male ‘wali’ - an official guardian - but recently Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country’s de facto leader, has moved towards change. In 2017, the country’s national stadium welcomed its first female...
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