New technology supports Formula 1 women racers

Women Formula 1 racers will now have access to a new technology, which aims to monitor sleep, recovery and physical performance. A review shows that about 71% of sports science studies are exclusively focused on male athletes, compared with just 9% that studied only women. Teenage girls are among the least-researched groups. The new device will provide data to help inform training and rest to help maximize an athlete’s performance. Smart ring maker Ultrahuman is also partnering with Manchester Metropolitan University’s Institute of Sport to investigate how physiological and hormonal factors affect female race drivers.