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The FIA has established a new commission to encourage more women to get involved in all forms of motor sport.

The Women & Motor Sport Commission (WMC) held its first meeting this week under the presidency of former world rally winning driver Michèle Mouton.

FIA president Jean Todt said: “The FIA’s membership around the world comprises men and women – each has an identical part to play in sport. Like many international federations, we will support, promote and help advance the participation of women in motor sport to ensure equal opportunities at all levels.”

The WMC aims to put in place strategies and policies that will promote education and training, and put into practice actions and events that will strengthen the participation of women in all areas of the sport.

The WMC will also take an active role in international forums and conferences devoted to the place of women in sport, and the advances that can be made.

Mouton added: “Women already have their place in motor sport – they have proved it. But for many years, people have asked me why there have been no women following in my footsteps. I really hope the commission can help answer that question and that we can attract and support women in all areas of our sport.”