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Charles Leclerc wants women to race in F1 – but only on this condition

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc wants women to be judged by the same metric as men regarding places on the Formula 1 grid. Only five female drivers have ever entered a championship Formula 1 grand prix, and only two of those have ever started a race. Lella Lombardi is the only woman to score a championship point in the pinnacle of motorsport, finishing sixth at the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix. Susie Wolff took part in a practice session with Williams in Silverstone eight years ago, and she looked a real contender to make her way onto the grid. READ: Ferrari change stance on new rule after accusing FIA of helping Mercedes That chance looked as though it was going to arise in 2015 when Felipe Massa...
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