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I’ve loved motorsport for as long as I can remember. What started as simply watching races from my laptop slowly turned into a curiosity about everything happening beyond the track: the strategy, the engineering, the organisation, and especially the people working in the media side, making sure every fan stays connected to the sport.
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I began writing about motorsport in 2020, before I had even figured out how taxes work. I was never afraid of starting small. My first opportunity was writing about different feeder series, following a few drivers as they worked their way up the ladder while I developed my own voice as a journalist.
Very early on, what stood out to me the most was how passionate everyone in the paddock is about what they do. From drivers, engineers, and mechanics to event staff, everyone plays a part in making a race weekend possible. Everyone also has their own story about how they ended up working in the sport. Believe me, almost everyone starts as a fan before they get access to the paddock.
However, one of the experiences that truly changed my perspective was being one of the 100 girls selected to participate in the first-ever FIA Girls On Track event in Jakarta. It was something I had never seen before. For many of the girls in my group, it was the first time we realised that opportunities in motorsport might exist for young women like us.
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Motorsport can sometimes feel like a closed world if you’ve only experienced it from the outside, but initiatives like Girls On Track help break down that barrier. Through workshops, paddock visits, and conversations with professionals, girls are able to see that there are many different ways to be part of the sport.
For me, being involved has been incredibly motivating because it shows just how much enthusiasm exists among the next generation. You meet girls who are curious about engineering, interested in media, passionate about sustainability, or simply excited to learn more about the sport they love.
Spending time around the Formula E paddock has been especially memorable. You never really know where FIA Girls On Track might take you, but so far it has introduced me to many opportunities and inspiring women in the industry.
Working as a freelancer in motorsport has its challenges, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. Every race weekend brings new stories, new people, and new perspectives. Being able to attend events, speak with people across the paddock, and help tell those stories through a series of newsletters, where I was able to highlight many women in the industry while also encouraging girls to get involved, is something I’m genuinely grateful for.
Knowing that more young girls are starting to see motorsport as something they can be a part of, not just something they watch, is what keeps me going. Being part of that shift, even in a small way, is something I’m really proud of.
If the work we’re doing helps even one girl feel more confident about pursuing her place in the sport, then it’s already making an impact. That’s what it means to me to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Happy International Women’s Day to all the girls who dare to dream big!
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