Development of the next breed of Formula E cars is well underway and following initial development by chassis builders Spark and the series itself, manufacturers have begun their own in-house work.

Megan Gilkes, Natalie Decker and Shea Holbrook are among the 28 competitors still hoping to earn one of 20 spots for the inaugural Formula 3 W Series -- the all-female driver competition launched by the FIA last October to promote and provide a stepping stone to Formula 1 in effort...