Former W Series Driver Shares Heartfelt Message After "Inspirational" Championship Enters Administration

Former W Series driver Abbie Eaton has shared a heartfelt message to social media after it was confirmed that the racing series has entered into administration.

Eaton, who also featured on The Grand Tour as a racing driver, shared to Twitter:

"W Series enters administration. Regardless as to whether you agreed with it or not, W Series was groundbreaking.

"It may have come to an end, but it has done exactly what it was intended to do - inspire thousands of young girls across the globe. Thank you to everyone @ W"

W Series enters administration.

Regardless as to whether you agreed with it or not, W Series was groundbreaking.

It may have come to an end, but it has done exactly what it was intended to do - inspire thousands of young girls across the globe.

Thank you to everyone @ W ❤️ pic.twitter.com/CCpu84AB8X
— Abbie Eaton (@AbbieEaton44) June 15, 2023

The W Series, an all-female racing championship, has unfortunately gone into administration, a setback that arrived less than a year after its third season was abruptly ended due to financial difficulties.

The championship, which started in 2019, witnessed a cancellation in the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic but recovered to join the Formula 1 support bill. However, financial constraints led to an early termination of the 2022 season.

British racer Jamie Chadwick managed to secure her third straight title in September at the Singapore round, following which the series optimistically expected a 2023 return. Unfortunately, recent events led to the appointment of Kevin Ley and Henry Shinners from Evelyn Partners LLP as Joint Administrators. They have committed to exploring possible ways to reboot the W Series in the future.

Aside from the W Series, the push for women in motorsport continues. The F1 Academy, under the stewardship of Susie Wolff, is championing efforts to attract more women into motorsport. Positioned at the Formula 4 level, the Academy's objective is to funnel female talent towards Formula 1. Despite the ambitious endeavor, Wolff anticipates a ten-year timeline to achieve a female presence in F1.