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It is undeniable that motorsport is a male-dominated field, a fact often excused by the “girls just aren’t interested” mentality. However, this excuse is quickly wearing thin, and in my view, simply isn’t true. It is vital to question why women don’t appear to be interested in motorsport, because when investigated, it becomes obvious that this isn’t simply an intrinsic difference due to gender, as many seem to claim.  Historically, motorsport has been known as a ‘boy’s club’ - characterised as a male-dominated environment, exclusive to displays o f masculinity an d exclusionary to any female involvement. Whilst progress has undoubtedly been made, spearheaded by key figures such as Susie Wolff, Michele Mouton and Jessica Hawkins, this mentality still promulgates, with motorsport still being perceived today as a sport by men, for men. It is genuinely no wonder that women are deterred from the sport. Even if we overlook the discouraging factor that is the male-centred historic background