FIA Champions Diversity and Inclusion with Esports Initiative at 8 Hours of Bahrain
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) concluded the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with a meaningful initiative at the 8 Hours of Bahrain, spotlighting the growing intersection of esports and women in motorsport. This program underscored the FIA’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the racing world, both virtual and physical.
Primary topic: FIA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in motorsport through esports.
Primary keyword: Women in Motorsport Esports
Secondary Keywords: FIA, WEC, 8 Hours of Bahrain, Sim Racing, Virtual Racing, Diversity in Motorsport, Inclusion in Motorsport, iRacing, Le Mans Ultimate, Esports Competition, Female Racers.
Empowering Female Sim Racers
in partnership with the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission, the FIA invited five exceptionally talented female sim racers to Bahrain. These individuals earned their place through a competitive online Time Attack competition hosted on the iRacing platform. The invitation served as both recognition of their virtual racing prowess and a unique possibility to immerse themselves in the high-stakes surroundings of professional endurance racing.
The selected racers represented a global spectrum of talent:
* Fabienne Lanz (South Africa): A dedicated racing driver and advocate for women in motorsport, Lanz founded the Girls Camp for Africa, promoting opportunities for young women in the sport.
* Andrea Aymon (Switzerland): Founder of 921 Racing and a highly accomplished iRacing competitor, Aymon boasts six GT3 Endurance championships and an extraordinary iRating exceeding 7,400.
* Beverley D’Souza (Dubai, Indian-Portuguese): D’Souza demonstrated her skill by winning the opening rounds of the UAE Sim Championship.
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