Stirling Moss
Picture taken on June 21, 2009 of former British racing driver Sir Stirling Moss on the grid of the Silverstone circuit before the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix. In an interview broadcast on April 15, 2013 British racing legend Stirling Moss does not believe that women are mentally tough enough to compete in Formula One, despite the presence of female test drivers and team principals.
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We've got some very strong and robust ladies, but, when your life is at risk, I think the strain of that in a competitive situation will tell when you're trying to win
We've got some very strong and robust ladies, but, when your life is at risk, I think the strain of that in a competitive situation will tell when you're trying to win ... 'The mental stress, I think, would be pretty difficult for a lady to deal with in a practical fashion. I just don't think they have the aptitude to win a Formula One race.
I think they have the strength but I don't know if they've got the mental aptitude to race hard, wheel-to-wheelMore quotes »
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do not have the mental strength to compete in Formula 1. SCOTS racing driver Susie Wolff has revealed track legend Sir Stirling Moss called her to apologise after claiming women do not have the mental strength to compete in Formula 1. The pair became involved from Herald Scotland Read more »
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This Week in Racing History (May 12-18)
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Followup: Sir Stirling Moss apologies to Susie Wolff for slight against women drivers
public personality issues an apology. You didn't stop us, but we'll assume you are familiar with the formula, and Sir Stirling Moss is the latest in the automotive world to follow the script. In April, while a guest on a BBC Radio 5 special, Moss said he believed from Autoblog Read more »
