The Female Drive

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 resi...

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...

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 f...

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 Ca...

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 refu...

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 fo...

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 tri...

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 q...

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. Please use the following resources: Unicef unicef.org The Human Dignity Trust humandignitytrust.org The Fawcett Society fawcettsociety.org.uk

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 wi...

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. Beyon...

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. Beyon...

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  ev...

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.   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 discusses the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix plus a quick review of all main motorsport championships from the weekend.   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 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.