Aston Martin ambassador Jessica Hawkins believes that Formula 1 could see its next female driver emerge in "a few years" as the F1 Academy continues to develop the talent pool. F1 has not seen a female driver contest a grand prix since 1976, when Lella Lombardi featured in the Austrian Grand Prix. Famously, the Italian is also the only female to register on the scoresheet, claiming half a point at the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENT"I think we're a few years away from it," she told the Road to Success podcast. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENTAspiring female talent have no shortage of modern-day idols.