Julia Piquet: “I’ve always had a strong character, which I think comes from my Dad”

The Piquet surname is one well-known in motorsport, with Nelson Sr a 3-time F1 world champion and son Nelson Piquet Jr having raced in F1 and winning the inaugural Formula E championship, in which he still races. However, they are not the only members of the family working in the sport, with daughter/sister Julia working […]

Lee McKenzie: “Be an enthusiast, but don’t be a fanatic”

Lee McKenzie is one of the most well-known, not just female faces, but faces in general of Formula One in the UK. Having worked in the sport for many years, she has been part of the coverage for channels such as BBC and Channel 4. Having recently become an ambassador for motorsport initiative ‘Dare to […]

Emma Bearpark: “it made the experience fun and challenging because we were all learning together”

Working in Formula One can be difficult, especially when you are part of a brand-new team with no experience in the championship. However, working in a brand-new championship in which none of the teams have experience can be extremely challenging with all employees, regardless of their previous work, having any experience. Emma Bearpark has worked […]

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 […]

Alexandra Schieren: “I became a master at crisis communication working for the FIA!”

Working as the FIA F1 Press Delegate is a huge responsibility in which the individual must speak to and brief all the media and represent the FIA at F1 Grands Prix. This role was Alexandra Schieren’s for many years and she had to deal with some of the most controversial and emotional moments in the […]

Alexa Quintin: “Stoffel Vandoorne for me was the best, the absolute best we’ve ever had”

Head of Communications for Formula 2 is a huge job, but combine it with the same role for GP3 and you have a mammoth position that requires someone who’s on their toes and is able to work under pressure. Alexa Quintin is the woman who does this, with just one other colleague to help her, […]

Callum Ilott: “Ferrari is such an iconic team, I get excited every time I head there.”

Britain has always had a large motorsport culture with a rich heritage and a huge amount of past and recent success on the global scene. Although there may only be one British driver currently racing in Formula One, there are many young racers on the fringes hoping to make it to the highest series of […]

Jamie Chadwick: “I will have to work as hard as I can to get to the top and achieve that success”

As the first female and youngest person to win the British GT Championship, Jamie Chadwick is fast making a name for herself in the motorsport world. Last year she competed in the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship finishing 9th out 23, and is also known for competing in the Ginetta Junior Championship. I spoke to her […]

Isla Mackenzie: ‘I’m the first woman to work in my department’

Williams are well known for having a large female work force, especially with Claire Williams in the Team Principal role and Sophie Ogg as their Head of Communications. Though some areas of the team have seen fewer female employees than others. Isla Mackenzie spoke to me about her experience at the Oxfordshire factory. Although now […]

Sophie Ogg: “It has given me the opportunity to visit so many places that I wouldn’t have otherwise”

Williams are one of the most prestigious teams in Formula One and doing any role within the team is a great honour. One of those working in a senior position is Sophie Ogg. Head of F1 Communications, she is also an excellent female role model having worked her way up through many series of motorsport. I […]