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Girls in engineering & F1

Girls should be able to see engineering and motorsport as places where their ideas, skills and ambitions belong.

Illustration of girls taking part in a motorsport engineering activity

Why it matters

Engineering shapes almost every part of modern life, and stronger teams benefit from different experiences and ways of thinking. Yet women remain significantly underrepresented. EngineeringUK’s 2025 workforce update reported that women made up 16.9% of UK engineering and technology occupations, compared with 56.2% across other occupations. Girls on Track UK reports that around 90% of the motorsport workforce is male.

16.9%Women in UK engineering and technology occupations
56.2%Women across other UK occupations
~10%Motorsport workforce roles held by genders other than male, according to Girls on Track UK

These figures are not a reflection of girls’ ability. They highlight why early encouragement, visible role models, practical experience and welcoming opportunities matter. Children need to see that there is no single type of engineer—and no single route into motorsport.

Places to explore

Girls on Track UK

Free school events, community opportunities and role models intended to inspire girls and women into motorsport and STEM.

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STEMettes

Programmes and role models helping girls, young women and non-binary young people explore STEM.

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