WAE partners FIA Girls on Track initiative

Formula E has named WAE as an Official Partner of the FIA Girls on Track initiative for the 2022/2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season.The next FIA Girls on Track activation will take place during race week ahead of the upcoming 2023 Julius Baer São Paulo E-Prix on Saturday, 25 March and again at the 2023 Jakarta E-Prix on Saturday, 4 June. Successful diversity-focused FIA Girls on Track events have already taken place at the opening race of the season, the 2023 Hankook Mexico City E-Prix and the 2023 CORE Diriyah E-Prix.

The Season 9 programme includes more hands-on workshops and behind-the scenes experiences than ever before for girls aged 12 – 18, with an increased focus on education, off-site careers talks and a presence at all races. As current battery provider for the all new GEN3 car – described as ‘the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever built’, WAE will be focusing its workshops on the process of designing and building batteries.

The virtual programme including online sessions will also enable girls around the world to access the insights of inspirational female leaders from across the championship, including teams and partners. Aimed at countering gender inequality in the motorsport and engineering industries, where only 1.5 per cent of all professional motorsport licences are held by women, the one-day immersive experiences help inspire and educate girls on the different roles open to them within motorsport.

From broadcasting, health & safety, driving and media roles, participating girls get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to race day operations and the opportunity to hear from female leaders across the championship.