It might sound like a small detail, but Laura’s appearance on the podium is a significant milestone. This is the first time a woman has stood on an F1 podium since the Miami Grand Prix, and her presence highlights how the sport is gradually opening doors beyond the drivers—showing leadership and success at every level of the team.
Laura Bowden becomes just the 12th woman ever to collect a constructors’ trophy in F1 history. That’s a reminder of how exclusive this club still is, but also how change is creeping in, driven by talent, hard work, and breaking through old barriers.
Having a woman like Laura represent a top team like McLaren on the world stage is more than symbolic. It’s a statement that Formula 1 is evolving, not just in tech and speed but in culture and diversity. The team behind the scenes is as critical as the drivers on track, and women are increasingly claiming their rightful place in those roles.
Every time a woman steps onto the podium, it sends a ripple through the motorsport world—encouraging young fans, challenging stereotypes, and building a future where the passion for racing is truly for everyone.
Here’s to more women like Laura Bowden, rewriting the rules and standing tall where the whole world can see. The podium just got a little more inclusive, and that’s a win for all of us.
