Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone has again caused controversy, claiming a female F1 driver would not be taken seriously in the sport.
His latest comments were made while speaking at an advertising conference in London at which he also reiterated his belief that Russian President Vladimir Putin should take charge of Europe. On the subject of women in F1, Ecclestone said: "I don't know whether a woman would physically be able to drive an F1 car quickly, and they wouldn't be taken seriously."
Giovanni Amati was the last woman to attempt to qualify for an F1 race in 1992, but it has been 40 years since Lella Lombardi took part in a race. In recent years Susie Wolff has driven for Williams during Friday practice and test sessions, but she recently retired from racing.
Despite his controversial views on women drivers, Ecclestone believes there will be more women in executive roles in the sport in the future, saying they "are more competent" and "don't have massive egos".
Two women run currently run F1 teams, with Monisha Kaltenborn in charge at Sauber and Claire Williams running her father's team day to day.