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 […]

Marine Deloffre: “We would love to have a French driver on the podium!”

This year sees the return of the French Grand Prix after a 10-year absence from the F1 calendar. However, if you thought there’d been no racing action there since then, you’d be very much mistaken. A lot has changed since 2008 when F1 was last in town, with the track being recently resurfaced and the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sarah Byles: “Like many in motorsport, my role is very fluid. You muck in everywhere!”

New Zealand has a famous motorsport heritage with rallying and racing, and boasts internationally-renowned drivers like Scott Dixon, Brendon Hartley, Mitch Evans amongst many more. It’s also a proving ground for the latest talent in the Toyota Racing Series NZ in which many European drivers take part. As a hot-bed for competition, it is no wonder […]

Alex Thomson: “I learnt to ride my bike on the pit straight!”

Behind every Grand Prix there is a team of people who spend all year planning and organising for their one week in the F1 spotlight. With the rise of social media, circuits have begun to interact with fans during other races on the calendar in order to build excitement and anticipation for their own event […]

Tabatha Valls: ‘Working in motorsport has made me a stronger person but now is time for Press Play Productions’

A F1 Press Officer is a dream job for many, but behind the glamour of the sport, it is an incredibly difficult role. Having to juggle requests from journalists, fans and the team, as well as writing press releases and organising the driver’s sponsorship responsibilities, can result in a busy, yet fun day. Someone who […]

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 […]

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, […]