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 […]

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 […]

Sophia Floersch: “I want to win against the boys, that’s my motivation”

Germany are known for producing some of the greatest racers in history, boasting F1 World Championship winning drivers and constructors. One person hoping to continue this is Sophia Floersch. A 17-year-old with immense determination and hoping to be the first female F1 World Champion, she is becoming a real contender to be the next woman […]

Anna-Maria Gittins: “It is a reality that women can compete with men”

Doing PR for a Formula One team is a tough job with short deadlines and high pressure. But PR and Communications is even harder when you have several races over a weekend with some being in different time zones. This is a reality for Anna-Maria Gittins who works for Theodore Racing. I spoke to her about […]

Dr Kathryn Richards: ‘One letter changed my life’

Team bosses often speak after a victory of the team back at the factory and thank them for all their hard work. With several hundred highly skilled employees, each one is integral to the performance of the team. Mercedes AMG Petronas have enjoyed massive success over the past four seasons and one of those working […]