The all-women counterpart of Formula 1, W Series, held its first season in 2019, with 20 drivers competing in six races. Now in its third edition, a total of eight races will take place during F1 grand prix weekends<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It has been more than 40 years since a woman was featured on the F1 grid. Perhaps it won\u2019t be long before we see women racing in F1 again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The W Series 2022 season will kickstart in Miami on 6 May. The official line-up is to be announced, and it remains to be seen whether two-time champion Jamie Chadwick will return to defend her crown. As we wait, here are five drivers that fans should look forward to returning. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n After a career filled with accolades in other forms of motorsport, the 29-year-old made her W Series debut in the first season. Powell exceeded expectations as she finished third, racing for her then team, Hitech GP in 2019. The 2020 season was delayed because of Covid-19, so it took place in 2021 and Powell was the runner-up, finishing 27 points behind rival and title defender Jamie Chadwick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Brit found herself on the podium multiple times, as she finished in the top three in nine out of 14 races, a record beaten only by Chadwick. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAlice Powell<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n