Pippa Mann Recognized in Autocar's Top 100 British Women

Last week in London, Verizon IndyCar Series driver Pippa Mann was among 100 women to be recognized as the most influential British women in the global car industry. Celebrating women in the automotive industry, women from all branches of the field were celebrated for their success in and contributions to motorsport, product development, manufacturing, human resources, marketing, and more.

Mann began her racing career in Europe, becoming the first ever female driver to score points in the World Series by Renault. In 2009, she moved to the United States to compete in IndyCar's Indy Lights series, becoming the first woman to win pole position at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. By 2011, Mann joined the ranks of IndyCar, also competing in her first Indianapolis 500, being only the eighth woman to do so. In 2016, Mann competed in her fifth 500, starting 25th and finishing 18th at the 100th running of the legendary event. As the only woman competing in the 33 car field, Mann used the event to promote awareness for breast cancer, proudly supporting returning partner Susan G. Komen. The joint effort raised over $70,000 for the fight against breast cancer, bettering the previous year's efforts by over $10,000.

"It was an honor to be on Autocar's list as one of the top 100 most influential British Women in the Automotive Industry," said Mann. "Meeting and listening to other notable women on the list speak last week at their event in London was both informative and inspirational. I was thrilled to be included, honored to be the only active racing driver on the list, and proud to represent IndyCar back in my home country."

While Mann did not win in the motorsports category for Autocar's Top 100 British Women, she was nominated alongside impressive names in racing including race engineer Leena Gade, former Williams F1 test driver Susie Wolff, and winner Deputy Team Principal Claire Williams.

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