Chatting with Tatiana and Paula Calderon

Tatiana Calderon is one of the most well-known female racing drivers in the world, having raced in GP3 for 2 seasons, working as a Development Driver for Sauber F1 team and being a member of the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission. But accompanying the Colombian around the world is her sister Paula who quit racing […]

Jamie Chadwick: “I will have to work as hard as I can to get to the top and achieve that success”

As the first female and youngest person to win the British GT Championship, Jamie Chadwick is fast making a name for herself in the motorsport world. Last year she competed in the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship finishing 9th out 23, and is also known for competing in the Ginetta Junior Championship. I spoke to her […]

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 […]

Sophie Ogg: “It has given me the opportunity to visit so many places that I wouldn’t have otherwise”

Williams are one of the most prestigious teams in Formula One and doing any role within the team is a great honour. One of those working in a senior position is Sophie Ogg. Head of F1 Communications, she is also an excellent female role model having worked her way up through many series of motorsport. I […]

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 […]