Legge crashes on F1 testing debut

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_o

Women drivers eh?

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2 Smokin Barrels said:

Eric Mc said: It wasn't his first F1 drive - it was his first GP start (Spa 1991). Isn't GP debut same as first GP start?

Nah, he was subbed on with 10 laps to go

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I would just like to point out that my intentions of posting the link in the first place were more to draw attention to her progress than to laugh at her inadequacies (perceived or otherwise).

It is brilliant to see another female moving up in motorsport, especially a Brit and I wish her every success.

I would also like to point out something no-one seems to have touched on, what with the focus being so strong on gender. She was driving a Minardi, so it's a miracle she managed to keep it on the road at all

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P490KVP said:

Not quite sure how one thought the title "Legge crashes on F1 testing debut" was going to project a positive upon the whole thing but still...

Well blame the BBC for that - I only used their headline as my title.

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Frik said: P490KVP said: Not quite sure how one thought the title "Legge crashes on F1 testing debut" was going to project a positive upon the whole thing but still... Well blame the BBC for that - I only used their headline as my title. Did they also have the sub heading "women drivers eh ? "

That was to promote discussion

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