Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky: “It takes loads of time, energy, missed events and many sacrifices to get to your goal”

Scandinavia has always been a breeding ground for racing talent, often being represented in many of the top series and championships in all forms of motorsport. Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky’s family have been involved in the sport for many years, however this involvement lead Mikaela to ‘rebel’ with her deciding she didn’t want to race. As she […]

Lisa Jonasson: “My choice to become a motorsport mechanic is one of the best and I really do love my job”

There are many roles in motorsport that are crucial to the running of a team, and not many more important than engineers and mechanics. Often working long into the night fixing, adjusting and improving the cars, these members of the team are invaluable, aiding the team’s success on a race weekend. As with many industries […]

Angelina Ertsou: “It is based on passion so if you really want to achieve it, you have to give 100%”

Although Formula One may be one of the most famed motorsport series in the world, the journey to the championship isn’t always so well-known. In recent years focus on junior categories has increased with Formula 2 and GP3 becoming more popular than ever before. One of the most successful teams covering not only F2, but […]

Alexandra Legouix: “it’s just a case of knocking on millions of doors, one will open with hard work”

Many people grow up dreaming of working in motorsport, hoping one day to make it to whatever their desired series may be. However, for some, they fall into the sport through other career paths. Alexandra Legouix never intended to work in racing, but now wouldn’t change it for the world. She herself says working in […]

Lydia Walmsley: “gender doesn’t categorise you into good or bad”

Karting has always been a popular hobby amongst young boys, but there is a growing number of young girls also taking up the sport and being extremely successful. Among this new wave of female talent is 16-year-old Lydia Walmsley. 2018 will see her graduate to competing in an adult formula for the first time, so […]

Dakota Jane: “I lived and breathed motorsport, before I even acknowledged that I was.”

Working as a journalist and pitlane reporter in motorsport can be hard work, especially when you are in the heart of the action. Dakota Jane predominately works in the Blancpain GT series and spends her weekends running up and down the pitlane and leaves the track in the evening filthy after getting up close with […]

Cristiana Pace: “It doesn’t matter if you are a woman and have kids, if you’re good and committed, you will still have a job in motorsport”

There is often a question over the number of females in high-powered positions within motorsport, but one woman who has done many roles within F1 is Cristiana Pace. Having worked as a Performance Engineer, Research Engineer and Business Development Manager in Formula One she has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and aims to share […]

Katie Milner: “I want to prove that I’m not just there to make up the numbers”

Most children wanting to pursue a career in motorsport often start at a local karting track and work upwards from there, but this was not the case for Katie Milner. Daughter of a 2-time British Rally Champion, Katie started in the lesser-known Autograss series as her father did and then had to transition onto tarmac, […]

Logan Hannah: “when I got my first shot in a go-kart, I knew it was something I didn’t want to stop”

Growing up with a life split between Scotland and the UAE, Logan Hannah’s life and racing career has never been conventional. Now racing in the recently formed F4UAE Championship, she is hoping to continue the success she has already had with the ultimate aim of racing in IndyCar. Having won Karting Magazine’s Female Driver of […]

Alexandra Mohnhaupt: “I want to help girls and make it easier for them to be in this sport”

Formula One returned to Mexico in 2015 following a 22-year absence, inspiring a whole new generation of young racing fans. But someone who was already racing is Alexandra Mohnhaupt. The 18-year-old is among a growing number of young girls in South America taking up motorsport as a hobby, but for her now it has become […]