Summary
Christina Sullivan, a Canadian engineer, was inspired to pursue a career in Formula 1 after watching the Netflix series "Drive to Survive." Starting as a work placement at Williams F1 due to changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, she is now a wind tunnel systems engineer. Her story highlights a growing trend of women becoming interested in Formula 1, partly due to increased media exposure.
Key Facts
- Christina Sullivan started watching "Drive to Survive" in 2021 and became interested in Formula 1.
- Her interest in F1 began after a university work placement was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- She landed an internship at Williams F1 headquarters the same year she became interested in F1.
- Sullivan currently works full-time as a wind tunnel systems engineer at Williams F1.
- The number of female F1 fans increased from 8% in 2017 to 42% in 2024.
- The show "Drive to Survive" played a role in boosting the appeal of F1 among women, with 46% of its UK viewers in 2023 being female.
- Williams F1, historically led by Claire Williams, has worked to include more women in the sport.
- Susie Wolff plays a significant role in encouraging female participation in motorsport through the F1 Academy.
