Lotus names Spanish woman Carmen Jorda development driver
MONTMELO, Spain (AP) - Lotus has named Carmen Jorda as its Formula One development driver.
Lotus says the Spaniard will be "put through her paces thanks to a comprehensive fitness regime to prepare for the opportunity" to drive its car.
Jorda says "I've been racing since I was 10 years old so it was my dream to drive a Formula One car since I was very young."
Williams test driver Susie Wolff drove during last week's tests at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit.
Italian driver Lella Lombardi was the last woman to race in F1 in 1976.
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