It is true, women’s day is approaching and the media seem to remember, only then, the small steps that have been taken on the road to equality . However, in this gallery, I want to go beyond the claim, turning it into a recognition and a tribute to those who managed to break the barrier in the world of speed. The engine has been banned from women for centuries , still being a world led by men. At least facing the gallery. Behind the cameras, they have completed the best fastest lap in history, reaching the grid positions thanks to their tenacity, experience and wisdom. There are many women who have left prejudices behind and have entered, without advantages, among the paddocks of races and the offices of large corporations. This March 8 will be another day of work for them but it is worth reviewing the 10 most influential women in the world of motoring , therefore opening the door to new promises.
These women like to talk about their milestones for a simple reason: highlighting the business and sporting success of a woman, just because she is, is another act of inequality. But it cannot be overlooked. Hundreds and thousands have been the ones who have allowed young women to see in the engine one more field of improvement . A world in which the vision of both genders is essential for the future. A future full of changes and that requires fresh air, both generational and social. An evolution that is already palpable in the lists of registered competitions such as the Supersport 300 motorcycle or the Dakar Rally , which has more female presence in each edition.
The field of racing is the most striking, the most public. However, it is in the important positions of the companies, such as General Motors, Stellantis and Tesla , where we see a major change. Women have always been essential in the engine, even as an inventor, but their importance had been misplaced in history. For example, Mary Anderson invented the windshield wiper in 1902 and Margaret Wilcox, did the same with the heater as early as 1893.
