Women shouldn't limit themselves to Formula E, they can achieve what they desire in F1: Mira Erda

Should women racing drivers choose Formula E over Formula One? Spanish racing car driver Carmen Jorda believes the former is better for women, as it is less physical. But racing star Mira Erda, who last year became the first Indian woman to compete in the Euro JK series, does not agree.

Speaking to ETPanache, the 17-year-old rejected the idea, saying there is no such thing as ‘less physical’. “It’s all about one’s determination and desire to drive and achieve it. You can see Danica Patrick in Nascar, Leah Pritchett in Top Fuel Drag Racing, Pippa Mann in IndyCar Series, Carmen Jorda herself in Formula E, and now we have Tatiana Calderon in Formula One — all of whom show that women can physically achieve what they desire in racing,” she said.

Sharing her personal experience, Erda added, “I have felt that nothing has made a bad effect on my racing including my physical strength. But overall racers need strong physical strength to keep up with the car. I just keep working out to improve my performance.”