The Female Drive: Recent Episodes
Estelle Clapham
Created for all fans of Formula 1 and Motorsport. We know that diversity exists within the sport but it begs the question, what can we do to create an accurate image of the motorsport community? And how do we ultimately make it more inclusive? Join Estelle Clapham, as she explores the world of motorsport through interviews and race reviews, with a strong focus on equity, as we collectively push for change.
In this episode, we're honoured to host Ali Donnelly, CEO of More than Equal and a driving force in the world of sports and beyond.
Join Estelle as Ali shares her inspiring journey from communications to becoming a leading advocate for women in sports. From founding the influential platform Scrum Queens to fearlessly tackling the tough questions in motorsport, Ali's story is one of resilience, passion, and empowerment.
Tune in as we delve into her remarkable career, the current state of women in sports, and the evolving landscape of women in motorsport.
On this episode, we shine the spotlight on Karlai Warner, a 17-year-old racing sensation who is blazing a trail in the world of motorsports. As one of the first Indigenous Australians to compete on the racing circuit, Karlai's journey is nothing short of inspiring.
Join us as we delve into Karlai's remarkable story, from her early beginnings in the racing world to her current status as a rising star. We explore her experiences as a proud member of Team Racing Together, a groundbreaking racing team dedicated to changing motorsport for the better.
Karlai's impact extends far beyond the racetrack. As a role model and advocate for Indigenous representation in motorsports, she's inspiring a new generation of racers to chase their dreams and defy expectations. Her story is not just about winning races; it's about breaking down barriers and paving the way for a more inclusive future.
Join us this episode with our special guest, Megan Varela Nunes, the driving force behind "By Megs," a fashion and accessories label revolutionising the F1 merchandise market for female fans.
In a sport historically dominated by male enthusiasts, Megan identified a gap in the market and seized the opportunity to create a brand tailored specifically to the growing community of female F1 fans. Through "By Megs," she not only offers stylish and unique products but also fosters a vibrant community of empowered women, both online and in person.
In this episode, we dive into Megan's journey as a young entrepreneur, exploring the challenges and triumphs of building a brand from the ground up. We discuss the importance of supporting young creators like Megan and the role they play in driving innovation and diversity within the industry.
Moreover, we explore the broader implications of having more women involved in motorsports, from inspiring the next generation of female drivers to challenging traditional gender norms. Megan shares her insights on why representation and inclusivity are essential for the future success of the sport.
Join us as we celebrate the unstoppable force that is Megan Varela Nunes and the incredible impact of "By Megs" in championing women in F1.
On this Episode, we dive into the world of Motocross with Taylor Peet, a trailblazing force in the sport. From her humble beginnings racing around the family farm to breaking barriers in the male-dominated arena of Motocross, Taylor's journey is nothing short of inspiring.
Join us as we explore Taylor's exceptional career and her dedication to empowering women through her 'Girls Can Ride' program. Discover Taylor's insights into the psychology of success and how she's reshaping the narrative for women in extreme sports. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and ready to conquer your own doubts as we uncover the true power of passion, determination, and breaking boundaries.
On this episode, we sit down with Maddi Patterson, owner of Sekhmet Racing and founder of PHNX Media. Maddi's remarkable journey has seen her become a trailblazer in the world of motorcycling and media.
In November 2020, Maddi survived a life-altering explosion that left her with severe burns covering 60% of her body. Despite the immense physical and emotional challenges she faced, Maddi refused to let this setback define her.
Join us as we delve into Maddi's inspiring story, exploring the process of overcoming trauma and finding purpose in the face of adversity. From her days as a journalist to her current roles as a team owner and media entrepreneur, Maddi's journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit.
Tune in as Maddi shares her insights on why she chooses to embrace life with a fierce love and gratitude, seizing every opportunity that comes her way.
In this Women’s History Month special, presented in partnership with McLaren Racing, we explore the transformative journey of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the realm of motorsport.
Meet Bec Constable, the Director of People Experience at McLaren, whose leadership has been instrumental in championing DEI within the team. Under her guidance, McLaren Racing has established a robust foundation for ongoing progress, driving positive change throughout the organisation.
Bec played a pivotal role in the development of McLaren’s groundbreaking DEI initiative, McLaren Racing Engage. It represents a pioneering effort in Formula 1, uniting stakeholders to drive diversity and inclusion and inspire future talent.
At McLaren Racing, DEI is a cornerstone of their sustainability strategy, alongside commitments to achieving net-zero, promoting circular economy practices, and prioritising health and wellbeing.
In celebration of International Women's Day, join us in an exciting collaboration with McLaren Racing as we delve into the world of motorsports and diversity. Our special guest, Amelia Lewis, a performance engineer at McLaren Racing, brings her unique perspective to the conversation.
Amelia shares her journey into the male-dominated world of Formula 1, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs she's experienced along the way. As we align with the IWD theme "Inspire Inclusion," we explore what initially inspired her to pursue a career in motorsports and how she continues to inspire the next generation of women in STEM.
Discover how McLaren Racing is breaking barriers and championing diversity within the industry. From innovative initiatives to fostering a culture of inclusivity, learn how they're paving the way for a more diverse and equitable future in Formula 1.
CONTENT WARNING - The content covered in this episode can be confronting. While we do not believe in highlighting hate & toxicity, it is important to understand the reality of online culture in order to change it. We recommend not listening if you do not wish to hear examples of hateful comments.
On this episode, Estelle talks about her experience with her partnership with Areto Labs, in her quest to combat online abuse within the F1 community.
Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive and hosted by Estelle Clapham.
This particular episode is not a regular "Talk Like a Fan" episode.
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Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode, Estelle is joined by Caitlin Wood (featured in Episode Two) as they discuss the 2022 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix.
The Reserve Drivers are a comedy duo hailing from Melbourne, Australia. As two huge fans of Formula One, Luke Rocca and Tim McDonald realised that there wasn't much humorous content in the F1 world. Due to this, The Reserve Drivers was born! They have created Podcasts and Youtube videos that represent the hilarious side of F1. In a sport that can sometimes take itself too seriously, their witty remarks and eye for detail has created something pretty special. In this episode, I speak with them about the highs and lows of The Reserve Drivers.
Matt Bishop's career has spanned decades within the Motorsport Industry but more specifically in Formula One. He has taken on various roles, from a Journalist and Editor, to the Director of communications, initially with McLaren F1 Team and now Aston Martin Cognizant Racing F1 Team. He has been around for some of the most historic moments within the sport and also revealing some others. Beyond his career, he has some incredible stories to tell about his own life and moments that have has great impact on him.
Matt Bishop's career has spanned decades within the Motorsport Industry but more specifically in Formula One. He has taken on various roles, from a Journalist and Editor, to the Director of communications, initially with McLaren F1 Team and now Aston Martin Cognizant Racing F1 Team. He has been around for some of the most historic moments within the sport and also revealing some others. Beyond his career, he has some incredible stories to tell about his own life and moments that have has great impact on him.
Izy has worked predominantly in the creative world when one day she was given a chance opportunity and thrown into the world of Motorsport. Through this process, she was given another opportunity to become the Impact Correspondent for the Extreme E series, taking her to locations that have been ravaged by the effects of climate change.
Laura Byrnes took the unconventional route into motorsport when she was exposed to Speedway at age 10. After that moment, she moved straight into the sport as a driver and hasn't looked back. She is a first generation racer meaning she is the first in her family to do so, which in the world of motorsport, is as a rarity. With several achievements under her belt, there is no stopping her!
Cleo Collins had started progressing her career in an industry outside of motorsport, when she realised that her passion lay with cars and racing. Fast forward to 2021, she is currently a race mechanic within the W Series and there is no stopping her. I talk to her about the steps she took to get here and what her dreams and ambitions are for the future.
As former Rally competitors, Garry Connelly and his wife Monique have privately launched and sponsored an organisation called Racing Together. Racing Together was created to show Indigenous boys and girls aged between 12 and 16 a way into Motorsport for careers or just for recreation.
Richard Morris is a British racing driver currently competing with CW Performance Praga in the Britcar Endurance Championship. He has become a champion for change and created an organisation called Racing Pride, which along with Stonewall UK, was created to positively promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity within the Motorsport industry.
Sam Leeks moved into the world of Formula One straight out of university when she joined the Redbull Racing Team. Her career has taken on many roles since then, including within Formula One and the Endurance Racing world. She is currently a Composites technician for the Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen Formula 1 Team.
The V8 Supercars are a fan favourite in Australia. Jessica Dane has taken on the role of Commercial Operations & is a team owner of the Triple Eight Race Engineering team. As a woman within the sport, she brought the FIA's Girls on Track to Australia, inspiring the up and coming generation to gain an interest in the Motorsport world. We discuss her career thus far and how life can be ever-changing.
Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode as a Father's Day Special, Estelle celebrates by inviting her father Ian Clapham to discuss the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.
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Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode, Estelle discusses the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix plus a quick review of all main motorsport championships from the weekend.
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Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode, Estelle discusses the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.
Instagram: thefemaledrive
Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode, Estelle is joined by Isabelle Russo (featured in Episode One) as they discuss the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.
Instagram: thefemaledrive
Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode, Estelle is joined by Isabelle Russo (featured in Episode One) as they discuss the Formula 1 Styrian Grand Prix.
Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode, Estelle is joined by Isabelle Russo (featured in Episode One) as they discuss the Formula 1 French Grand Prix.
Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode, Estelle is joined by Caitlin Wood (featured in Episode Two) as they discuss the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode, Estelle is joined by Isabelle Russo (featured in Episode One) as they discuss the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix.
Molly Taylor was the first woman and youngest ever driver to win the Australian Rally Championship. In 2021, she has taken on a new career feat by being one of the eighteen racers competing in Extreme E. We talk about her early beginnings and winning the first ever X Prix race with her team, Rosberg X Racing.
Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode, Estelle is joined by Isabelle Russo (featured in Episode One) as they discuss the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix.
Extreme E is a new style of championship that is changing the game when it comes to Motorsport. One major focus is the issue of Climate Change and Sustainability. On this Episode, I am joined by Louisa Tholstrup who is Extreme E's Legacy Programme Leader. We discuss her role from scouting locations to implementing some of the great initiatives that have been put in place through Extreme E.
Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode, Estelle is joined by Caitlin Wood (featured in Episode Two) as they discuss the 2021 Portugal GP.
Dave Player started a charity called Kartforce, which encourages injured veterans to get into karting and motorsports. After seeing the positive impact from Kartforce, he then created Team Brit, an all disabled racing team looking to eventually make it to the Le Mans 24 Hour.
The third and final instalment of our "Karting Series". I speak with three young female drivers that are currently planning for their careers in motorsport.
Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode, Estelle is joined by Isabelle Russo (featured in Episode One) as they discuss the highs and lows from the 2021 Emilia Romagna GP.
Sarah Moore became the first ever female to win the Ginetta Junior Championship and since then her career has gone from strength to strength. In 2019 she was selected as driver for the W Series and will race again in 2021. We discuss her journey towards her ultimate goal of racing in the 24 hour of le mans and her role as an ambassador for Racing Pride.
The second instalment of our “Karting Series”. Matt Knoesen has only been karting for 2 years but is already dreaming and paving his way for a successful career in Formula 1. Having been born with a spinal cord injury, at 8 years old he is on his way towards many achievements and his ultimate goal of becoming a Formula 1 world champion.
Working in Formula 1 is the dream career for many people. In this episode, I speak with Krystina Emmanouilides who is the Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer for the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN Formula 1 team. She speaks to me about her journey to Formula One and how the industry can improve with respect to inclusivity.
Made by fans, for fans. "Talk like a Fan" is a brand new race review series produced by The Female Drive. Hosted by Estelle Clapham with various guests to help co-host.
On this Episode, Estelle is joined by Isabelle Russo (featured in Episode One) as they discuss the debut race of the Formula 1 2021 season in Bahrain.
Most professional drivers start their career by participating and competing in karting championships. As part of my exploration into making the sport more inclusive, I wanted to gain further perspective from some people that are in their early stages of their careers. Sprinkled throughout the series, we will speak to many different junior drivers all with varying experiences.
Alicia Barrett is already making a name for herself in the motorsport world. At 17, she has had many achievements including winning the X30 Ladies championship in Le Mans and being crowned the European Women's IAME X30 Champion.
Caitlin Wood is the first Australian woman to ever compete successfully on the European stage full-time in circuit racing. Her Career highlights include the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series and racing in the 2019 debut season of the W Series
The story of a first time fan. Can you remember the first time you ever watched a Formula 1 race? The excitement of hearing the sound of the cars for lights out? I wanted to know what it was like for a first time fan of Formula 1 from someone well into their adulthood. Join me, Estelle as I interview Isabelle Russo who started watching Formula 1 in 2020.
Sara Esposito for Autosport:
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/why-f1-has-so-much-more-to-do-to-achieve-equality-4976012/4976012/?nrt=54