Bárbara Clemente: “There are no shortcuts. You have to trust time, persevere, and trust yourself”

Sponsors are vital in motorsport, without them, teams would not be able to race and continue to develop every year. To ensure these partnerships are successful, partner managers are required to guarantee that sponsors see a return on their investment, ultimately remaining with the team. Bárbara Clemente works in this role for Williams Racing, having […]

Rebecca Banks: “Enjoy what you do and do what you enjoy”

Rebecca Banks is one of the most respected PR and communications specialists working in motorsport, however, she has always been keen to cover a variety of areas, with her company’s ethos of carving “a niche in fusing the worlds of motorsport and automotive with lifestyle and entertainment”. I spoke to her about discovering a passion […]

Angélina Favario: “What could be more satisfying than fighting for the win?!”

17-year-old Angélina Favario began karting in 2016, with her competitive career beginning just two years later. Currently racing in Formula 4, her aims are to reach Formula One and inspire others. After starting her own association last year, she hopes to encourage young girls to consider sports they may not have before. I spoke to […]

Meet Ferrari’s female-led media team

As one of the most iconic teams in motorsport, there are high expectations when it comes to Scuderia Ferrari, both on and off-track. Press Officers play a vital role in managing a driver’s relationship with journalists, raising their profile and therefore that of the team. This, in turn, attracts more fans and of course, sponsors. […]

Jess McFadyen: “You can seek inspiration in so many different people and places”

Jess McFadyen first came to the attention of Formula One fans just three years ago as part of the online phenomenon, WTF1. After roles at Autosport and Car Throttle, she became a permanent member of the team as Head of WTF1. However, she has now taken the next step in her career, joining the Motorsport […]

Rachel Cavers: “work hard, act professional and most important of all, be nice”

The world of public relations can be a tricky one, with press officers often having to find the balance between pleasing their clients and the media. However, this becomes even more difficult when you are working in a demanding industry such as motorsport, which is fast-paced both on and off track. Rachel Cavers has worked […]

Alex Thomson: “I wanted to create the content that lived on social media”

Alex Thomson has been working in F1 since 2015, having covered the sport on her own blog for years before. Two years ago, she left her role at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s Yas Marina Circuit, going on to work in Sweden with the F1 Paddock Club before the Coronavirus pandemic hit. Now she has […]

Janette Tan: “hard work can reward you beyond your imagination”

The inaugural Singapore Grand Prix took place in 2008, quickly becoming a fan favourite due to the spectacular night-time racing under the lights of the unique Marina Bay Street Circuit. Janette Tan has been working with the Grand Prix for many years and was instrumental in the creation of the Race Operations department, becoming the […]

Ella Stevens: “I’m looking forward to getting back behind the wheel”

13-year-old Ella Stevens has spent much of her life involved in motorsport. With two championship titles under her belt, she has now been selected as one of 20 young female drivers who will take part in a brand-new initiative launched by the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission and the Ferrari Driver Academy, the Girls on […]

Women on the Formula One podium and why it is so important…

Every Formula One race weekend sees three drivers take to the podium following the end of the Grand Prix. With the first, second and third placed competitors awarded for their achievements, a fourth trophy is also handed out, with in fact four steps on the podium. As many motorsport fans will know, the winning team […]