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 […]

Jessica-Jane Applegate: “just because we are a rural area certainly doesn’t mean we are not competitive!”

Over recent years the Paralympics has seen a boost, with the general public waiting in anticipation for the Games as much as with the Olympics. Since London 2012, the UK has become one of the world’s biggest fans of disability sport, but that doesn’t mean it has necessarily become easier for those competing. With funding […]

Nicole Holliday: “I’ve always loved meeting new people and finding out about them”

The Premier League is arguably the biggest and most famous football league in the world with all clubs boasting millions of fans worldwide. However, to build up such a large fan base, teams must reach out and interact with fans on social media and online platforms such as Twitter and YouTube, as well as their […]

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 […]

Beth Mead: My advice would be “play with no fear”

In recent years the popularity and awareness of Women’s football has seen a huge increase with improved TV coverage and the success of the England Women’s team at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, in which the Lionesses finished in 3rd place. Last year’s Women’s European Championship was covered on Channel 4, with every England […]

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 […]

Mira Erda: “My aim is to reach the highest level of motorsport that I can”

India is a country with a large motorsport culture, with many young drivers hoping to break through. Since Force India’s creation in 2008, the sport’s popularity has continued to rise, and in 2017 the F1 team launched the ‘Force India F1 Team Academy’ aiming to inspire and recruit young Indians with huge potential. Although not […]

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 […]

Jennie Gow: “2018 looks like a really exciting season”

Being one of the most well-known women working in motorsport, Jennie Gow is the perfect person to advise those hoping to have a similar career. Having not come from a journalism or motorsport background, she has had to work her way up from the very bottom of the ladder, hence making her a brilliant role […]