Julianne Cerasoli: “If you are aiming for something big, you have to be prepared to fight big”

Motorsport is hugely popular around the world, especially if there is a F1 World Champion from that particular country. Brazil boasts one of Formula One’s most famous and admired champions with Ayrton Senna, as well as fellow championship victors Emerson Fittipaldi and Nelson Piquet. Julianne Cerasoli grew up aspiring to work in the sport, and […]

Katie Hargitt: “From the time I was hooked on motorsports, I knew my life would never be the same”

Motorsport is a huge industry in the USA, with the most notable series including NASCAR and IndyCar. Despite this racing culture, there is a similar issue as with in the UK and Europe in that the industry is hugely male dominated. In 2015, former F1 test driver Susie Wolff launched the ‘Dare to be Different’ […]

Leandra Graves: “I was very lucky, but you need to have a lot of perseverance”

F1 is one of the most famous motorsport series in the world, but before drivers can get to the championship, they must first impress in the junior categories such as GP3 and Formula 2. PR and Communications in such series could almost be considered more important than in F1 with those working in the championships […]

Claire Cottingham: “Any sacrifices I had to make were outweighed by how amazing the experiences were”

The journey to working in motorsport is difficult, especially if you don’t know anyone in the intended area of the industry. The media side of the sport can be the hardest to crack with it being a hugely popular area to work in. It can therefore take many years of extremely hard work and making […]

Natalie Pirks: “Get a foot in the door and don’t let it go”

Working as a sports journalist is a dream for many and with a changing media landscape is now a reality for many also. However, the pinnacle of the job is reporting on the greatest sporting spectacles around the globe for world-renowned outlets such as BBC, Sky and ITV. Natalie Pirks has worked for both the […]

Rachel Brookes: “I am proof that if you work hard and are very determined, you will eventually be in the right place at the right time”

F1 is broadcast to millions of people worldwide and this is crucial to maintaining the loyal fanbase the sport boasts. Being part of the broadcast team is an important part of this, with those involved having to portray the excitement and action of the live event to viewers at home. Rachel Brookes is one of […]

Jamie Howe: “You have to love it and be prepared for the lifestyle that comes with motorsport”

F1 is hugely popular in Europe and we often hear how the new owners Liberty Media are keen to expand it’s fanbase in North America, however this doesn’t mean they don’t have an interest in motorsport. The USA boasts many championships and series in which drivers from all round the world flock to compete in […]

Kaitlyn Vincie: “Our goal is to continue showing that there are positions for women”

Motorsport is popular around the world, and the USA is no exception. With many different series around the country, often taking place throughout the entire year and in all weathers, the US boasts some on the toughest races on the calendar. I spoke to Kaitlyn Vincie, a reporter and broadcaster in many of these championships, […]

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 […]

Ann Bradshaw: “It was mad, but we sort of made up the rules as we went along and it worked”

Press Officers are crucial in F1 teams, with their roles constantly changing to keep up with new forms of media, such as social media. However, it hasn’t always been this way in the sport, with the occurrence of such press and media jobs only really beginning to be seen in the 1980s. Ann Bradshaw is […]