Driven by Diversity Podcast

Today's guest in this special bonus episode is Rabab Tantawy, the Egyptian-born, Dubai-based artist behind the special one-off Vuse livery that both McLaren Racing F1 cars will be showcasing this weekend at the Yas Marina circuit. Ariana and Steph chat to her about her inspiration, her artwork and just how it feels to be the first person in the world to have their original artwork used on an F1 livery. You don't want to miss this!Hit the links below to see more content from the Driven by Change campaign.Driven by Diversity InstagramVuse Worldwide InstagramRabab Tantawy InstagramMcLaren Racing InstagramAriana Bravo Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ariana Bravo and Steph Turner are back - for one special episode dropping tomorrow, Wednesday 8th December - with a VIP guest who has a very exciting weekend ahead at the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Ariana and Steph will be talking to Rabab Tantawy, the Egyptian-born, Dubai-based artist behind the special one-off Vuse livery that both McLaren Racing F1 cars will be showcasing this weekend at the Yas Marina circuit. Tune in tomorrow to hear more, or hit the links below to see the big reveal which just took place on Yas Island with Ariana, Rabab and some special guests from Vuse and McLaren Racing.Driven by Diversity InstagramVuse Worldwide InstagramRabab Tantawy InstagramMcLaren Racing InstagramAriana Bravo Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a brilliant first two seasons it’s been for the Driven by Diversity Podcast. We’ve listened, learnt and also laughed - in the company of some incredible, inspiring talents from the motorsport world. From deeply personal stories to powerful advice, thought-provoking insight, uplifting anecdotes and everything in between, we set out to spotlight diverse figures in the sport we love, in the hope that you, our listeners, could feel empowered knowing there’s a place for you, no matter your background.But yup, you read the show title right. We’re putting our mics back in their boxes for now, because we have big news. If you’ve been following our personal journeys over the last few months, you’ll know that our very own Ariana Bravo has been making moves - hosting and speaking for the likes of F1, FIA Girls on Track UK and ASI Connect. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Each F1 race weekend on your digital airwaves you’ll now be able to catch Ariana as the OFFICIAL host of the Autosport Podcast! We could not be more proud.As Ariana heads off for a busy 2021 season of F1 race coverage, we’ve recorded a special ep to round things off. We take a look back at the very beginning, discuss key takeaways and share hopes and aspirations for the future. We might chat some rubbish too, but we’ll let that one slide!Whilst positive change is on the horizon, the work though is far from over - be assured, Driven by Diversity as an initiative will very much continue! Remember to keep in touch via the links below and drop a message if you want to be involved in any of the work DBD is doing in the background. For now, hit that play button and listen in for a stripped back version of our final Driven by Diversity Podcast episode.@WeAreDrivenByDiversity@ArianaBravoF1@StephJTurner_www.drivenbydiversity.com/Content created by or featuring diverse individuals in the motorsport space, as mentioned in this episode:On The Chicane:www.onthechicane.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvLg_YP2X6AvCwMMKzrHEg/featured@OnTheChicane_Motorsport101:www.motorsport101.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rqvH8eQejmCSvkCt8u47AHidden Voices:https://www.spreaker.com/show/hidden-voicesF1 x FIA Girls on Track UK "Meet the Women of Formula 1" Sessionshttps://youtu.be/PcwNAglS47cFIA Girls on Track UK Community Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/girlsontrackuk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now if you’re an F1 regular, you’ll likely recognise Calum Nicholas from those tense in-race moments captured in the Red Bull garage, or more positively, cheering on Max Verstappen from the pit wall as he crosses the line. Today, we’re hearing all about what life is like as a Senior Power Unit Technician at one of Formula 1’s top teams, where he is also part of the World Record holding pit-stop crew, who smashed a 1.82 second stop at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix. With diversity in the industry important to him, he has had some involvement with the Hamilton Commission’s ongoing research and is also an advocate for apprenticeships as a tool for widening access, which we discuss in this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Taking to the track in the Praga for the 2021 Britcar Endurance Championship, following a successful career to date, Richard Morris isn’t our only guest on the podcast who first caught the racing bug at a friend’s karting party. Creating valuable relationships and building a strong network is something he prides himself on, which in recent years led him to become a works driver for sports prototype team, Spire Sports Cars. In this conversation, Richard candidly shares with us how it had been harder for him to be open about his sexuality in motorsport, than in other areas of his life - horrifically even at one point having had homophobic abuse written on his kart in permanent marker. Committed to championing the LGBTQ+ community both on and off the track, in 2019 Richard co-founded the innovative movement and network, Racing Pride, which strives to promote inclusivity within motorsport.Find Richard on Instagram @RichardMorrisRacing and Twitter @RichardMRacing. To find out more about how Racing Pride are working to positively promote LGBTQ+ inclusion in the motorsport industry, check out their website at racingpride.com or find them on socials @RacingPrideHQ.Keep up to date with us @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You’ll probably know Sam Collins from some of F1’s more recent digital content as a technical analyst, but in fact he has been on the motorsport scene for a lot longer than you’d think. Wearing many, many hats, Sam is first and foremost a motor racing technical journalist, but also commentator, engineering and technology consultant, and even a councillor for his local constituency! Let’s not forget he’s also tried his hand at racing - both rally and single seaters. Looking to diversity, Sam is only too aware that there is a lack of representation on all counts in the industry, having been on the receiving end of some hurtful comments when it comes to race, both in his earlier days and even as recent as last year.You can find Sam on Twitter @NorthHertsSam & IG @sams.collins. Keep up to date with us on Instagram at @wearedrivenbydiversity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Servicing Shell’s motorsport sponsorships with the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team and Nissan e.dams in Formula E, Kelly Ashbridge is a Senior Press Officer at Edelman, one of the world’s biggest PR agencies. Introduced to the opportunities the world of motorsport could provide through the F1 in Schools educational programme as a teenager, from there Kelly's relentless drive and ambition has led her to pursue a varied career so far. Alongside other roles, she has been on the other side of the coin previously, in the press office at Williams F1 Team, but has also worked elsewhere in sport on the America’s Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race, even in UK Government. Where equity, diversity and inclusion is concerned, Kelly talks to us about the progressive initiatives and policies in the workplace that she believes could bring value to motorsport and the wider working world.To connect with Kelly, follow her at @kelly_ashbridge on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn. Keep up to date with us on Instagram @wearedrivenbydiversity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With years of experience on his racing résumé in sprint cars and mod lites, Devon Rouse recently became the first openly gay driver get behind the wheel of an ARCA car and will also be running in the NASCAR Truck series this year. Brought into the world of racing by his father, this American racer talks us through his career to date. He is absolute in his affirmation that his sexuality does not define him nor his talent for racing, and hopes his story can help others who might find themselves in his shoes. Before we get into it, we want to say a big thank you to Racing Pride for linking us up with Devon! To find out more about how Racing Pride are working to positively promote LGBTQ+ inclusion in the motorsport industry, check out their website at racingpride.com or find them on socials @RacingPrideHQ.As for Devon himself, follow his progress this season over in the States on Instagram @devon_rouse16 and Twitter @MrRouse16. Keep up to date with us @wearedrivenbydiversity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you’ve ever wondered about the path to becoming the Director of Strategy and Sporting at McLaren Racing, then this one’s for you. Randy Singh’s first taste of life in Formula 1 came when undertaking his Masters project at Williams, only to go onto a career in consulting, and even moving to Australia. He then came back full circle to the Grove-based team, which would later see him move onto further strategy roles at Force India and now, McLaren. Always in pursuit of his passions and interests, some may say it was this love for what he did that naturally led Randy to where he finds himself today. During the season you’ll most likely spot him on the pit wall making the all-important race strategy calls but also looking after sporting matters, including adherence and interpretation of regulations. When not at the track, Randy leads the McLaren Engineering Graduate Scheme, helping funnel through the next generation of engineering talent in Formula 1. Together with his team, Randy's involvement with the programme has seen them strive for new ways of reaching diverse young people as well as making the recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you want to keep up to date with Randy as he travels with the team this season, check him out on Twitter and Instagram @RandySingh86. Keep up to date with us @wearedrivenbydiversity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Florida girl born and raised - not the Florida with the beaches or Disney World, but the part with the confederate flags and lynching trees. Growing up riding four-wheelers and dirtbikes, Kyrstin Stone decided in her teens that her feet should remain firmly on the ground and instead set about the idea of becoming an athlete manager, having become hooked on Supercross and Arenacross through friends who were turning pro. Sadly, being told outright by multiple then-managers that women would never be an athlete manager to male talent, she let the dream die, and often wonders what her life would have been like if there was more representation in the sport. However, with action sports remaining her passion, Kyrstin found her footing in marketing and has since worked on major campaigns with Red Bull, Muscle Milk, and Jack Daniels. Although a slightly different twist on our usual stories this week, Kyrstin’s hope is that through this conversation you can feel empowered to chase any and every dream. Find Kyrstin on Instagram at @Kyrie822Keep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A long and distinguished career in sports medicine, physiotherapy and rehabilitation is on the CV of today’s guest Roger Cleary, not only in elite sport, but within the RAF and NHS too. More specifically in the motorsport world, Roger is probably most known to avid F1 fans as Mark Webber’s former physio at Red Bull, but prior to this he worked closely with world rally legends, Colin McRae and Carlos Sainz Sr. Growing up as first generation-born to Jamaican parents in what was a turbulent era for black Britons, Roger tells of having to endure racist abuse early on in his career - particularly in professional football, both as player and physio. Not only this, he witnessed the infamous glass ceiling effect around him too, but Roger refused to accept this as his fate and pushed through to forge his own path to achieving what he never thought possible as a young boy leaving home.Keep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The only full-time female rally driver in the USA is quite a title, and one that Keanna Erickson-Chang wears proudly. After growing up experiencing the harsh winters of home state Vermont, it might be fitting to declare that the rally world chose her, as it was after attending winter driving schools that gave Keanna that first taste of car handling and control. Picking up the bug for just pure driving, sports car racing then made its way onto the agenda, only to be soon pushed aside for rallying - and the rest is history. Strongly believing that visibility is key in order for more women to make their way into motorsport, in our chat we touch on W Series as well as other initiatives set up to support females within the industry.Find more of Keanna's rally stories on socials @keannaechang on both Instagram & TwitterKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Driven by Diversity Podcast returns for a second season and who better to help us kick things off than a familiar face on the motorsport broadcast and presenting scene, Rosanna Tennant. Covering Formula 1 and Formula 2, Rosanna has travelled to various Grands Prix over the last few years, interviewing some of the sport’s biggest stars as well as iconic VIP celebs. She also works with the Mercedes F1 team to host their digital video content, however you may be surprised to learn that her original ambition was actually to become a newsreader. Rosanna's Broadcast Journalism Masters acted as the catalyst that would start her on, at times, a twisting and turning career path, but the dots finally started to align when she landed a presenting job with YouTube channel, Pole Position. Keen to inspire the next generation, this broadcaster has had involvement with organisations such as F1 in Schools and Dare to be Different and is now ambassador for the FIA Girls on Track programme.To catch Rosanna on socials and follow her behind the scenes during the F1 season, find her on Instagram & Twitter: @RosannaTennantKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For our final episode before we sign off for 2020, we are joined by Gabriel Elias, an ex-Mercedes F1 Team engineer, whose ambition as a young graduate saw him quit his job, sell everything he owned and pack his bags to move 4,000 miles across the Atlantic, from Miami to Brackley. Focusing on concept design, composite design and powertrain integration at the home of the 7-time world champions, Gabriel's journey into Formula 1 saw him jump a lot of hurdles in order to get to where he had always dreamed of. After a good stint at the factory, this Lebanese-American engineer now has his own design consultancy in the US, having seen the huge potential to grow the sport in the Americas, aligning with F1’s ambition to enter emerging markets. Search Gabriel Elias on LinkedIn to hear more about his work at GME Concepts.Keep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A few weeks ago now we heard from the Jahee Campbell-Brennan, director of WaveyDynamics, a specialist motorsport and automotive engineering consultancy in the UK. From briefly considering a career in physiotherapy, to working in a call centre and testing video games, Jahee suddenly found himself on an Automotive Engineering masters and since has been contracted by and consulted for the likes of Ford, AP Motorsport and Racecar Engineering, with his ultimate goal being to replicate the work of McLaren Applied and Red Bull Advanced Technologies. Strongly believing that the importance of inspiring a diverse talent base in our future engineers is something that cannot be neglected, he is involved in outreach projects, from primary schools to university level, showing the next generation that a career in engineering is absolutely attainable.LINKSWeb: www.waveydynamics.comInstagram: @WaveyDynamicsYouTube: Search Wavey DynamicsRacecar Engineering article regarding representation that we discussed in the show: www.waveydynamics.com/post/black-representation-in-motorsportKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Making her way round the UK’s race tracks one weekend at a time, today we speak to Sophia Bi, a production journalist at ITV Motorsport, who has been assisting with this season’s broadcasting of the British Touring Car Championship. She has previous experience in print too - having been an FIA accredited journalist reporting on WEC and F1 travel editor for Kettle Mag. Close to Sophia's heart though is marshalling and has been volunteering since 2017, getting close to the action at three Formula E races amongst others over the last few years. Fresh from completing her Masters degree, Sophia's dissertation focused on the current barriers facing women of ethnic minority working in the broadcasting motorsport industry today. It’s clear that our guest is hugely driven to change perceptions of both females and ethnic minorities in this space, having been shocked at the lack of representation through her own personal experiences within the roles she’s had.Follow Sophia on socials:Instagram @sbi_xTwitter @MissSophiaBiKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Born as a humble university project, the Motorsport101 network is where Dre Harrison puts his Broadcast Journalism degree to good use, in offering a fresh and modern take on the world of motorsport. Growing up with a love for all things racing through a shared passion with his Jamaican sports-loving father, this self-described ‘accidental activist’ is honest and open with his thoughts on the current state of diversity, representation and accessibility in and around Formula 1. Combining this with his passion for creating relatable journalism, Dre recently penned an article on the We Race As One campaign, which went viral within the motorsport community online.LINKS'No, We Don’t Race As One' blog articlehttps://www.motorsport101.com/no-we-dont-race-as-one/For motorsport chat on the daily follow @harrison101HD on Twitter or @harrison101 on InstagramSearch Motorsport101 on podcast platforms; for socials check out:YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/Motorsport101Twitter: @Motorsport_101Instagram: @Motorsport101podKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imagine sharing your university lectures with an ex-pro AMA racer? Such is the case for motorsport engineering students at Oxford Brookes, where Antoine Richards has returned to education with dreams of translating his experience as a racer in both the US and homeland, Bermuda, into a career in motorsport engineering. His involvement in Formula Student as team leader stands him in good stead for this, along with his dedication to all things two wheels, having previously established a motorcycle riding academy back in Bermuda. We also talk courage, inspiration and solidarity in the quest for diversity in motorsport.Enjoyed Antoine's story and want to reach out? You'll find him on Insta @arichards87Keep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Infatuated with dirt bike riding as a young child, Bri Lynch found her love for drifting in her teenage years, to then soon follow her father’s footsteps as a stunt driver. Having acted as stunt double in productions such as Black Panther, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more recently the Batwoman TV series, this performer is passionate about showing black females that you are in no way limited to your race and gender, having never let this deter her from following her path. Also delving into the world of content creation with a successful YouTube channel, Bri combines her love of all things automotive with filmmaking and photography alongside her role in the stunt world.Want to see more from Bri? Find her on socials @helmethairr and check out some pretty cool drift and stunt content on her channel: www.youtube.com/c/helmethairrKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On paper, growing up around the streets of one of Formula 1’s most iconic circuits surely seemed like a fast-track ticket to a career in motorsport for this young Monégasque. But, having focused on his studies and a career elsewhere, Ludovic Pezé's life was turned upside down when he fell seriously ill with meningitis, which would see him in a coma with a year of rehabilitation. Thankfully, Ludovic was given a second chance at life, subsequently chasing his one true passion, and setting up Motors Formula Team for which he is now motorsport consultant, driver agent and business manager. His dual nationality background of French and Mauritian sees him a good fit to represent drivers across Africa and Europe, from Formula E to karting, with the hope of supporting talented racers of colour to reach the very top.Follow @MFTRacing on Insta and Twitter for driver updates signed to Motors Formula Team and if you want to reach out to Ludo you'll find him at @ludovicpz.Keep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whilst entrepreneurship in motorsport isn’t so common, building a business is something that comes naturally to Magnus Greaves. With his brand new Formula 1-focused magazine, RACEWKND, launching soon, the team aims to celebrate the circuits, cities, and culture of the race weekend and bring the full experience to you, the fans, wherever you are in the world. This chat also sees us talk about the importance of the sport reaching out to those who have the experience of being from an underrepresented group in an industry that is looking to diversify, and Magnus also shares how he felt the very first time he stepped foot into the F1 paddock.LINKSSupport the Kickstarter campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/racewknd/racewknd-a-journal-and-club-for-formula-1-fans-0Eye up the amazing sneak-previews of the mag on Insta: @theRACEWKNDKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Inspired by his younger brother’s karting days to set up a disruptive social enterprise, Nile Henry’s ProtoEV Challenge sees teenage students convert used petrol go-karts into fully electric e-karts. Not only championing grassroot motor racing talent, with a focus on female and BAME community participation, The Blair Project also encourages career progression into STEM industries, providing life-changing opportunities to those from underprivileged and underrepresented backgrounds. If that wasn’t exciting enough, the Manchester-born initiative will be working with The Hamilton Commission in the very near future...Find out about The Blair Project & ProtoEV Challenge: www.theblairproject.org or follow on Instagram & Twitter: @getmemotoringKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Greg Hatton knows exactly what it is like to work alongside one of the greatest and fastest of all time. Well-known on the motorsport scene for being the right-hand man and publicist to motocross legend, James Stewart, Greg was also previously Product Specialist at Alpinestars, where he provided on-site race support to athletes in disciplines including MotoGP and World Superbikes. Having stepped away from the industry, he is now a cinematographer, but his love for racing sees him involved in initiatives such as Stoked, who use action sports to mentor and empower disadvantaged youth, and also Driven by Diversity’s two-wheeled taskforce.LINKSStoked: https://www.stoked.org/Follow Greg on Instagram: @renaissancemanKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From former pro cyclist in the Lance Armstrong era, to now international race car driver, it’s quite clear that competitive racing is something of a lifelong love for our guest today. Robb Holland became the first black driver and first American in 40 years to compete full-time in the British Touring Car Championship, with experience also racing in the World Touring Car Championship, Pirelli World Challenge, VLN and TCR series. But it doesn’t stop there - not only wearing hats as an automotive journalist and presenter for Sky TV’s upcoming production of “Faster”, Robb is a former record holder for the renowned Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Join us as we also hear his perspective on the lack of representation within the motorsport industry.LINKSThe Drive diversity article, by Robb Holland: www.thedrive.com/news/34228/the-world-of-cars-has-a-diversity-problem-how-are-we-going-to-fix-itFollow Robb on Twitter & Instagram: @RobbHolland3Keep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @WeAreDrivenByDiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A strong 20 years in the business has seen this comms, content and marketing maestro work across almost every series and category imaginable in both the two and four-wheeled world - including F1, MotoGP, NASCAR, rally, Superbikes and the Isle of Man TT, to name but a few. Armed with an unrivalled little black book with a global network of contacts in the automotive and motorsport sphere, Lindsay Orridge boasts enviable brand and athlete expertise ranging from Ford to Monster, from Lewis Hamilton to Valentino Rossi. But most importantly to us, Lins is the brainchild of Driven by Diversity, championing a collaborative effort to address the diversity issues faced by the industry.If you want to know more about the projects and initiatives Driven by Diversity is involved in and the team behind the set-up, check out our webpage: www.drivenbydiversity.comKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A self-confessed 'business nerd', Seattle-based Davin Sturdivant has used his professional skills from his background in technology consulting and sales to help enable avenues for new enthusiasts to enter motorsport at a grassroots level. In his time outside of his day-to-day career, Davin runs an online karting community forum and races himself in the TaG Masters category, having had his first direct introduction to motorsport through autocross in his late teenage years. Describing himself as a racer of colour and an ally for Racing Pride, diversity in the industry is something Davin is truly passionate about.LINKSOnline karting community forum: www.kartpulse.comWord Matter podcast with On the Rhoad: www.studiorhoad.com/words-matter/Racing Sponsorship 101 article: www.studiorhoad.com/racing-sponsorship-101/Follow Davin on Twitter & Instagram: @RelaxedDriverKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @WeAreDrivenByDiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jann Mardenborough's unorthodox entry into the world of motorsport saw him beat 90,000 entrants internationally on PlayStation, to win the 2011 GT Academy, which became his gateway to a career as a professional racing driver. Now based in Toyko, the British gamer-turned-racer has spent the last five seasons competing in the Japanese Super GT. In his short career he has already amassed experience in a number of categories including both sports cars and single seaters, and was even signed to the Red Bull driver development programme in 2014. In this episode, hear how if given the chance, Jann would inspire a new generation of drivers and workforce into the sport.Follow Jann on Twitter & Instagram: @jannthamanKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are bringing you something a little different to our usual: back in June this year, we sat down with Director of Inclusion in Sport, Lyndon Roberts, to gain his insight and views on diversity in motorsport. A self-confessed huge Formula 1 fan, it was great to hear his thoughts, given his extensive experience consulting on diversity, inclusion and wellbeing with an impressive client list in the sport sector, including Premier League football teams.At time of recording, we’d just like to point out this was prior to the outlining of F1’s We Race As One initiative, as well as Mercedes’ unveiling of their commitment to tackling racism with an all-black livery, and also prior to the Williams team buyout. Things sure do move fast in the motorsport world!Get to know more about the work Inclusion in Sport does: www.inclusioninsport.co.ukKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A name Formula 1 fans will no doubt be familiar with, having been one of only two Indian drivers to race in the world’s most renowned single-seater series, these days Karun Chandhok forms part of the Sky Sports F1 team. You might be surprised to learn that his career in broadcasting actually started over 15 years ago, with Star Sports in Asia, and has since worked with 5 different broadcasters. A wealth of experience across a number of motorsport categories has seen Karun compete in WEC, Le Mans, GT and Formula E and even dabbles in historic racing. Join us to hear Karun’s take on diversity, his chat with Lewis Hamilton and the feeling in the F1 paddock surrounding the movement.Link to Karun's interview with Lewis Hamilton, on battling discrimination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p3jPbKexyk&t=3m32sLink to Equality vs Equity illustration as discussed in this episode: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZ10lmvXQAE7uBP.jpgFollow Karun on Twitter and Instagram: @karunchandhokKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Unexpectedly finding himself as a truck driver with the Mercedes F1 team, to then working with Schumacher and Rosberg, Ivor Bourne ultimately became right hand man to Lewis Hamilton, guiding his integration into the team during those early days in 2013. Now supporting young driver talent from a wide pool globally onto the racing ladder, Ivor’s business allows him to share those winning insights learnt from his experience with multiple world champions. Part of Driven by Diversity’s founding team, he is firm in his belief that if you are good enough, you have the right to the same opportunities as anyone else.Find out more about the work Ivor does via: www.integrasupportpartners.co.ukKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The brains behind some of McLaren’s most exciting and successful activations, Nikhil Patel’s accomplishments include the popular series of McLaren Unboxed and Substitute Teacher. Sporting a pair of Mika Hakkinen-branded pyjamas as a child, some may say Nik’s career at McLaren was written in the stars! The Senior Digital Brand Manager shares his best advice and insights on getting that dream job and explains how his path wasn’t quite a straight line. Fast-forward to now, we also hear the inside scoop on how the Formula 1 team is striving to ensure a diverse and inclusive approach to their digital content as well as their workforce and culture.Follow Nik on Instagram & Twitter: @nikhi1 | LinkedIn: Nikhil PatelKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From being bullied in his school years to being wheelchair bound, Nic Hamilton has faced his fair share of adversity due to his condition with cerebral palsy. But with a strong positive mindset despite the doubters, the brother of one of the most famous names in motorsport explains how his passion for online gaming as a teenager became his gateway to professional racing, this year spending the upcoming season racing in the British Touring Car Championship with Team Hard. He shares with us his dreams of one day reaching the BTCC podium and talks about how there is still a lot more for motorsport to do to make our paddocks an accessible and welcoming place for those who are not able-bodied.Follow Nic on Instagram & Twitter: @nicolashamiltonKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stumbling upon her passion for racing aged 11 at a karting birthday party, Naomi Schiff shares how she left South Africa aged 18, for Europe, and headed back to Belgium, where she was born, to pursue her career. Find out how she went from the ultimate low of losing all her funding and drive just one race in, to landing a life-changing seat in the W Series in its inaugural year of the championship, where she now acts as Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador. Racing under the various flags of Belgium, Rwanda, Germany and South Africa, hear what makes a diverse motorsport world so important to Naomi.Follow Naomi on Instagram & Twitter: @naomischiffKeep up to date with Driven by Diversity on Instagram: @wearedrivenbydiversity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Diversity. Equality. Inclusion. You’ve heard the buzzwords, now hear the conversation! Say hello to the Driven by Diversity podcast where we’ll be promoting and encouraging diversity in the world of motorsport, by shining the spotlight on underrepresented groups in the industry we know and love. Each week we’ll be hearing from a new guest, gaining insight and advice into how they made it in the sport, but also touching on what diversity and inclusion means to them. We want those of you listening to feel inspired and empowered to pursue a career in motorsport, knowing people who represent you are there, at the very top of their game! Keep up to date on Instagram @wearedrivenbydiversity and make sure you hit subscribe, leave a review and don’t miss a single episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.