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Being familiar with motor racing, you are aware of one thing from the offset – it is dangerous and, with the sport, there is this risk of danger that exists. Yet, despite keeping that premise in mind, and being reminded by the dozens of signs at a race circuit, losing a driver leaves you with […]
Read More One special talentExperiencing Formula 1 cars running at their very limit, right in front of you, is a feeling that I will never forget… Truth be told, the Red Bull Ring was a place that I hadn’t really considered going to before last year’s dramatic Formula 1 race. But, since then, it was firmly on the list […]
Read More My trip to the Austrian Grand PrixSilverstone is looking glorious in the sunshine and I’m getting more excited by the minute. The reason for my trip: my first ever bike race. When I said that I wanted to attend some more racing events this year, I didn’t quite expect myself to be watching the opening rounds of the Bennetts British Superbike […]
Read More My first live bike raceAfter a four-day test in Almeria, Spain, the W Series has chosen their final 18 drivers to race in the inaugural year of the series. In addition, they have selected four reserve drivers for their history-making all-female single-seater championship. By the morning of the last day of testing Dave Ryan – their Racing Director – […]
Read More W Series confirms 2019 driver line-upWith the W Series’ final stage of selection taking place in two weeks, it’s time to familiarise ourselves with the 28 finalists who have a shot at making the final grade. The chosen contenders will receive a fully-funded 2019 race programme in the W Series. In this second of three articles, I’ve researched the qualifiers […]
Read More A look at the W Series qualifiersFrom a town in Canada to being on the brink of making it in the motor-racing history books, Megan Gilkes’ career currently hangs in the balance. Girls like her, simply haven’t had this shot before. As one of the 28 remaining hopefuls in the all-new women-only W Series, Megan’s working all hours of the day […]
Read More Megan Gilkes: “I want to be a Formula 1 driver”With the test in Melk, Austria done and dusted, the W Series has confirmed that a total of 28 women will go forward to the next and final stage of the selection process. Those who are successful will receive a fully-funded drive in the inaugural year of the female-only motorsport series. In a three-part article, […]
Read More Meet the W Series qualifiersAfter a weekend of activities and tests, the all-new women-only W Series has announced the definitive list of names that will progress to the final round of the selection process. The 54 hopefuls from around the globe have been demonstrating their skills on and off the track in Melk, Austria over the weekend. Now, 28 […]
Read More W Series announces short-list of 2019 hopefulsOver the next week, I’m going to highlight some of the drivers pushing to make the finals of the W Series. To kick off the proceedings, I spoke to Canadian racer Taegen Poles to find out what inspired her to begin racing, and how she’s preparing for the all-important assessments in Austria. “Some of my […]
Read More W Series Qualifier: Taegen PolesSince the announcement of the new all-female racing programme, the W Series has been causing a bit of a stir. To get to grips with the concept, I’ve pieced together a guide to get you acquainted with one of motorsport’s most new and exciting adventures. What is it? The W Series will see 18-20 female […]
Read More The W Series: The Basics
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