Lotus to supply Formula Woman with Emira GT4 for the GT Cup
Formula Woman are delighted to announce a race programme with the GT Cup Championship for the last rounds at Donington and Snetterton in an Emira GT4. The car will be run by 24-7 Motorsport and Formula Woman drivers selected are Sara Misir (Jamaica) and Alana Carter (Canada) who are both Formula Woman competition winners.
Formula Woman is a community of 5,000 women from 53 countries with the goal of encouraging more women into motorsport. This year, a number of their drivers have experienced the thrill and excitement of the all-new Emira through the Lotus Driving Academy. Now, two of the most promising members of the Formula Woman community will have the chance to race the Lotus Emira GT4 competitively in the final two rounds of GT Cup championship.
Last year four Formula Woman drivers competed in GT Cup in two Trade Centre McLaren 570S race cars. Trade Centre are delighted to continue supporting the Formula Woman drivers in their quest to pursue successful careers in motorsport.
Stewart Croucher Lotus Motorsport & Drive Programme Manager commented: “The Emira road car is such an excellent starting point for GT4 and having refined and tuned the package, we are confident that the Formula Woman race programme with GT Cup will allow 24-7 Motorsport to give Alana and Sara their best shot in a competitive performance oriented race car.”
Graeme Glew Founder and CEO Totally Motorsport Group Ltd commented: “After reviving Formula Woman after a 17 year absence and getting four women into GT Cup last year, I’m absolutely delighted that Lotus has seen the potential of our global network of women. Over the 20 years, we have been supported by Mazda, Caterham, Jaguar, Vauxhall, BMW and McLaren. To have the support of one of the most iconic race car brands in the world is another great step forward for Formula Woman.”
Sara Misir was one of the 2021 winners of Formula Woman and Alana Carter was one of the 2022 winners.
Sara Misir from Jamaica commented: “To be a Jamaican woman and be racing in the UK is a step on its own, to be racing in a Lotus is an honour. They are known for achieving performance through their cutting-edge technologies and lightweight cars and I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of this car and put it to the test.”
Alana Carter from Canada commented: “I am beyond thrilled to be driving a Lotus for my UK racing debut. To be a Canadian racing on the global level is a great privilege and I’m honoured to represent my country behind the wheel of this legendary car. Lotus’ dedication to making cars for the drivers resonates strongly with me and I could not be more proud to drive for them!”
Phill Hurn of 24-7 Motorsport commented: “24-7 Motorsport are super excited to be supporting Formula Woman in the MSVR GT Cup Championship for the rest of the season and will be the first UK team to run the Lotus Emira GT4 in the MSVR GT Cup. As an ex-Lotus Motorsport employee and 24-7 founder, I am really looking forward to running Alana and Sara in GT Cup and supporting the amazing Formula Woman programme across the globe.”
Hannah James GT Cup Championship Director commented: “The GT Cup is delighted to welcome Formula Woman back to the grid and we look forward to seeing what they can bring to the competitive Group GTH with the brand new Lotus Emira GT4”.
NB: The two Formula Woman GT Cup reserve team drivers are Steph Sore (England) and Eliza Seville (England)
