Ladies And Gentlemen At The Races

May 18, 2026 | 18:41 IST

Horses to fast cars, Ascot to Formula 1, speed continues to be an aphrodisiac. But the “men do, women decorate” era is over. Now it’s more, “you drive, I’ll drive, let’s see who is faster”

The racetrack, whether echoing with the thunder of hooves, or the scream of Formula 1engines, has always been far more than a sporting arena. It is a stage where fashion, romance, and the intricate equation between men and women have been performed, contested, and redefined for over a century.

Pursuit of speed is an aphrodisiac. From Ascot’s aristocratic paddocks to Monaco’s glitzy grid, from the $12mn Dubai World Cup to the popular courses of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Pune, it is a ballet of the sexes.

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Ladies And Gentlemen At The Races

Horses to fast cars, Ascot to Formula 1, speed continues to be an aphrodisiac. But the “men do, women decorate” era is over. Now it’s more, “you drive, I’ll drive, let’s see who is faster”

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Ladies And Gentlemen At The Races

Horses to fast cars, Ascot to Formula 1, speed continues to be an aphrodisiac. But the “men do, women decorate” era is over. Now it’s more, “you drive, I’ll drive, let’s see who is faster”

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