Motorsport Week
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Motorsport Week
Home Single Seater F1 Academy

W Series top eight to automatically qualify for 2022 season

by Ryan Wood
4 years ago
A A
0
W Series top eight to automatically qualify for 2022 season
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

W Series has confirmed that the top eight drivers in the points standings this season will automatically qualify for the 2022 season.

With such a tight season – eighth to last in the standings is covered by just 22 points – every driver has a mathematical chance of finishing inside the top eight with 50 points available during the season-ending double-header at next weekend’s United States Grand Prix.

As members of the W Series Academy, Nerea Martí and Irina Sidorkova are guaranteed drives until the end of the 2022 season irrespective of their finishing position this year.

Level on 109 points and 34 points clear of nearest challenger Emma Kimiläinen at the top of the championship standings, Alice Powell and Jamie Chadwick have already given themselves the option of returning to W Series next year.

RelatedPosts

Christian Horner has denied rumours linking him with a move to Alpine

Christian Horner dismisses reported Alpine/Ferrari F1 interest

20 minutes ago
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 13.06.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 10, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Practice Day

Why Red Bull would cope in the event of a Max Verstappen F1 race ban

1 hour ago

However if this season’s champion chooses to defend their title, they will be ineligible for FIA Super Licence points in 2022.

Despite competing in just two rounds so far this season, reserve driver Abbi Pulling could qualify automatically for next year when she races at COTA. The 18-year-old is 12 points behind eighth-placed driver Belen Garcia having finished eighth on her debut at Silverstone in July and seventh at Zandvoort last month.

“I am delighted to announce that our top eight drivers this year will be guaranteed a W Series drive in 2022,” said Catherine Bond Muir, series CEO. “At the end of our inaugural season in 2019, 12 drivers earned the right to return to W Series for season two when we vowed to return bigger and better. This year’s reduced number of automatic qualifiers is further proof that we have done just that. Our landmark partnership with Formula 1 has resulted in increased interest in the series around the world and a larger pool of talented female racing drivers from which to choose from in season three.

“With Alice [Powell] and Jamie [Chadwick] level on points at the top of the standings going into the final round, we were already guaranteed a grandstand finish to our season at the Circuit of the Americas. Today’s news ensures the drama will be compelling throughout the field as every driver on the grid looks to seize this final opportunity to shine on motor racing’s biggest stage and ensure they don’t miss out on what promises to be another great W Series season next year.”  

Tags: F1Wseries
Share198Tweet124Share

Related Posts

Chloe Chambers is still searching for her first win of the season
F1 Academy

Chloe Chambers takes third F1 Academy pole after qualifying in Canada

10 hours ago
F1 Academy Race 2 in Miami was called off due to rain
F1 Academy

F1 Academy Race 2 cancelled in Miami due to heavy rain

1 month ago
Doriane Pin took F1 Academy victory in Race 1 at the Miami International Autodrome
F1 Academy

Doriane Pin holds off Red Bull rivals to take F1 Academy Race 1 victory in Miami

1 month ago
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest News

Christian Horner has denied rumours linking him with a move to Alpine

Christian Horner dismisses reported Alpine/Ferrari F1 interest

June 14, 2025
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 13.06.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 10, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Practice Day

Why Red Bull would cope in the event of a Max Verstappen F1 race ban

June 14, 2025
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Ferrari SF-25 in the pits. 13.06.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 10, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Practice Day

Fred Vasseur hints Italian media scrutiny contributing to Ferrari F1 title drought

June 14, 2025
Motorsport Week

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Other Links

  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Motorsport Monday

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Formula 1
    • Latest News
    • 2025 F1 Calendar
    • 2025 F1 Championship Standings
  • Formula E
    • Latest News
    • 2025 FE Calendar
    • 2025 FE Championship Standings
  • MotoGP
    • Latest News
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • WRC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
    • 2025 WRC Standings
  • IndyCar
    • Latest News
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WEC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • Live Updates
  • Other
    • IMSA
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • Galleries
  • About/Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd