Rebecca Banks: “Enjoy what you do and do what you enjoy”

Rebecca Banks is one of the most respected PR and communications specialists working in motorsport, however, she has always been keen to cover a variety of areas, with her company’s ethos of carving “a niche in fusing the worlds of motorsport and automotive with lifestyle and entertainment”. I spoke to her about discovering a passion […]

Jasmine Smith: “I am excited to see what the future holds for Hitech”

The popularity of feeder series such as FIA Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 has grown rapidly in recent years, and this season saw a new arrival on the F2 grid. After finishing second in the FIA F3 teams’ championship in 2019, Hitech Grand Prix expanded their entry to also include Formula 2. Jasmine Smith […]

Meet Ferrari’s female-led media team

As one of the most iconic teams in motorsport, there are high expectations when it comes to Scuderia Ferrari, both on and off-track. Press Officers play a vital role in managing a driver’s relationship with journalists, raising their profile and therefore that of the team. This, in turn, attracts more fans and of course, sponsors. […]

Rachel Cavers: “work hard, act professional and most important of all, be nice”

The world of public relations can be a tricky one, with press officers often having to find the balance between pleasing their clients and the media. However, this becomes even more difficult when you are working in a demanding industry such as motorsport, which is fast-paced both on and off track. Rachel Cavers has worked […]

Jodie Kemp: “Don’t think that just because you don’t have experience with a team, you’ll immediately be dismissed”

Many of the teams we see racing in the junior motorsport categories don’t just partake in one. Teams such as Carlin have entries in several series, however this doesn’t mean they have a separate team for each championship. Press Officers such as Jodie Kemp often cover multiple races over a weekend and they can even […]

Katie Tyler: “I feel very lucky that I do the job I love”

The British Grand Prix is one of the most highly anticipated races on the F1 calendar, with host circuit Silverstone being one of the most iconic tracks in the sport’s history. Attendances have increased over recent years and 340,000 fans visited over the weekend in July, but for the event to be a success, those […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jess McFadyen: “We do WTF1 for the fans and nobody else”

Over the last few years, online communities celebrating a range of subjects have grown rapidly. Motorsport has its fair share, but only one can boast being the fastest growing, and that is WTF1. The launch of the site’s YouTube channel just over a year ago has massively boosted this, attracting thousands of views and over […]

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 […]