Driven By Us

Introducing another rising host part of the Driven By Us Community - Amber Jones speaks this week to Lawrence Barretto a prominent journalist and broadcaster, specialising in Formula 1 coverage. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he has become a key figure in motorsport media. His career took off when he became the lead live text commentator for BBC Sport, covering various sporting eve...

Mixing it up! Debbie speaks to Cayana Freeman , an international presenter, fluent in English, German, and French, known for her work with Formula 1, Formula E, and Champions League with Amazon Prime. Raised in Germany by a Ghanaian father and German mother, she studied international business management and later moved to the UK to pursue her passion for television. She now freelances in London, c...

Debbie speaking to the legend that is Thandie Sibanda is a dynamic figure in pop culture and motorsports journalism, particularly known for her insightful contributions to Formula 1 coverage. With a rich blend of storytelling and analysis, she engages audiences through social media. Thandie is a co-host of the popular podcast "Quick Stop F1," where she discusses race analysis, F1 news, and the int...

This week Debbie is speaks to Maia Rowe Sampson & Manon Clement - passionate advocates for equality and diversity.  Maia has a background in science research, education and content writing. She became frustrated that the current UK science curriculums did not give students the tools to succeed in real STEM roles, particularly in underrepresented communities, to pursue careers in STEM. Mot...

On todays episode Debbie speak the wonderful Zoe Chilton , a seasoned motorsports professional with significant experience in the world of Formula 1. She is best known for her role at Red Bull Racing, where she served as Head of Strategic Partnerships. During her tenure at Red Bull, Zoe was instrumental in building and maintaining key relationships between the team and its sponsors, helping drive...

Introducing new host Debbie Nakakande who sits down with Chloe Chong a promising young racing driver, born in 2007, with dual British-Canadian nationality. She began karting in 2013, inspired by motorsport legend Lewis Hamilton, and later competed in the European karting scene. In 2022, she was a finalist in the FIA's "Girls on Track – Rising Stars" program, which identifies female motorsport tale...

Today Cayana Freeman sits down with the phenomenal Pilar Harris, an influential figure in motorsport working closely with Susie Wolff, currently leading social impact efforts at the F1 Academy and overseeing the Discover Your Drive initia tive. Previously the Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Government Relations at Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Harris plays...

This week our host Cayana Freeman speaks to Shyam Rajdev (known as Shy) is a skilled freelance content creator with a focus on motorsport, music, lifestyle, and automotive photography. His career path is rooted in his early passion for photography, which began at age 16 when he started experimenting with his father’s 35mm film camera. After initially studying music journalism, Shy shifted from the...

We open our Driven By Us podcast with our host Cayana Freeman speaking to James Dornor - CEO of the pioneering community-driven organisation on a mission to empower aspiring leaders from ethnic minorities and underrepresented groups in the automotive & motorsport industry. Recognising the industry's imperative for diversity and inclusion, we provide a safe space facilitated by relatable role m...

Welcome to the Driven By Us podcast, here to showcase talents from under represented & ethnic minority backgrounds working in Automotive & Motorsport particularly across STEM and Media, by speaking to some of the biggest names across the industry driving change! Each week we'll be hearing from a new guest as we're here to share their stories, and hopefully along the way inspire the next ge...