Indeed, you don’t have to be a male driver to be a race car driver. In just a few months, the third season of W Series single-seater racing will commence, covering more ground than ever before. W Series will follow F1 for a total of eight Grand Prix weekends this season, including the first-ever race in Asia, as it did last year. In 2022, the W Series will go to five new locations, including the Japanese round at Suzuka.
The series launched in 2019 and gave female drivers the opportunity to compete in events all around the world. Unlike other competitions, the W Series is free to participate, removing a financial barrier that might prevent a female driver from competing. In recent years, there have been a few female test drivers and development drivers (Williams development driver) but they have never competed as racing drivers. It’s designed to ensure that, unlike in Formula One, female drivers have more free racing practice. Susie Wolff, a former Williams F1 test driver, said, “We want to encourage the next generation of young girls.” Moreover, the only woman to score points in Formula One is Lella Lombardi.
2022 W Series preview
The W Series announced its extended association with Formula One, as well as the eight Grand Prix weekends it will compete in in 2022, including the series’ first-ever event in Asia. This means that W Series fans will be able to witness more action while their favourite female drivers prepare their racing cars for the upcoming season.
During its third on-track season, the W Series will visit five new sites, including a round at the Suzuka Circuit in October as part of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend. In 100 days, the season will kick off in support of F1’s debut Miami Grand Prix, which will take place in May at the brand-new Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA.
W Series 2022 Fixtures
| Game | Date/Time | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Round 4 | ||
| Le Castellet Practice | LIVE: Fri, July 22nd – 8:40pm AEST | SBS |
| Le Castellet Qualifying | LIVE: Sat, July 23rd – 5:25am AEST | SBS |
| Le Castellet Race | LIVE: Sun, July 24th – 12:50am AEST | SBS |
W Series 2022 Calendar
Are you ready to watch your favourite female racing driver other female drivers in action in the upcoming W Series? The W Series will return for its third season, and will run alongside male drivers of Formula One on eight race weekends.
| Round | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami, USA | 6-8 May |
| 2 | Barcelona, Spain | 20-22 May |
| 3 | Silverstone, UK | 1-3 July |
| 4 | Le Castellet, France | 22-24 July |
| 5 | Budapest, Hungary | 29-31 July |
| 6 | Suzuka, Japan | 7-9 October |
| 7 | Austin, USA | 21-23 October |
| 8 | Mexico City, Mexico | 28-30 October |
How to watch W Series in Australia
All 8 rounds from the W Series in 2022 will be available to watch live or later on demand with SBS in Australia. The free to air service will also allow sports streaming fans to catch up on all the action via SBS On Demand. For full listing of W Series races and start times, check out our SBS TV guide.
Fan of the W Series? Why not also check out F1?
When it comes to motor racing and providing access to both world championship professional drivers and multiple female racers, every Formula One weekend will be televised live in Australia on Fox Sports (Kayo/Foxtel). You can watch Fox Sports on your TV or on your mobile device through a variety of sources. These choices are all listed below, so there’s no excuse for missing out on the next race.
The W Series continues to grow with the introduction of the 2022 race calendar, which will include more circuits and countries than ever before in a single season. We started a historic cooperation with Formula 1 last year, and our exceptional female racing drivers demonstrated that they belong on the world’s biggest stage. Their ability and dedication wowed spectators across the world, culminating in a dramatic season-ending double header in Austin, Texas, when a record crowd of 400,000 watched Jamie Chadwick successfully defend her W Series championship in front of a record crowd of 400,000.
Stream F1 with Kayo
With the Kayo Sports streaming subscription, you can watch 14 dedicated sports channels, including Fox Sports 506. This implies that every Formula One race will be shown live or on demand. For good measure, you may try out the service for free with the Kayo 7-Day Trial offer. After that, Kayo Sports is available for $25 (basic plan, two devices) or $35 (premium plan, three devices).
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Stream F1 on Foxtel Now
Fox Sports 506 is also available via the Foxtel Now streaming service as part of their Sports Pack. That means you’ll have access to F1 as well as everything else Fox Sports has to offer, such as ESPN and beIN Sports. New consumers may take advantage of the Foxtel Now 10-day trial offer. You must first subscribe to the Essential Pack ($25/month) to obtain the Sports Pack ($29/month). This implies that after your trial, viewing F1 and TV entertainment will cost you a total of $53 a month.
Other Motor Sports to Watch in Australia
For millions of spectators, the smell of gasoline and melting rubber, as well as the pure thrill of hearing some of the world’s fastest vehicles swapping paint as they race for the checkered flag, is the essence of racing. Check out the other sports below to watch on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
Repco Supercars
Winton and Albert Park in Victoria, Mount Panorama in New South Wales, and the Surfers Paradise Street Circuit in Queensland are among the most well-known courses on the Repco Supercars Championship calendar.
Every minute of every practice, qualifying session, and race can be broadcast live or viewed on Pay TV or for free on the internet. In Australia, Fox Sports is the home of V8 Supercars, showing every round live or on demand. Six races are shown on the Seven Network throughout the season.
MotoGP
MotoGP is broadcast on Fox Sports and Channel 10 in Australia. Fox Sports channels are available through Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Telstra Foxtel, and Kayo Sports.
You may sign up for long-term or short-term subscriptions with these sports streaming services, depending on your needs. On Fox Sports Live, you can even receive restricted access to whole MotoGP racing weekends without spending a dime.
What to watch after W Series
If you’re searching for something to watch after the W Series, Kayo and Foxtel Now have over 50 live sports available. Cricket, soccer, golf, and other sports are available on Fox Sports, ESPN, and beIN. Check out what’s on offer right now from these streaming services.
