Sports Minutes: F1 Academy racer Jessica Edgar on breaking the stereotypes on females in motorsport

27/09/2024 10 min
Sports Minutes: F1 Academy racer Jessica Edgar on breaking the stereotypes on females in motorsport

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Episode Synopsis

This time last week, Formula 1 took centre stage in Singapore….with the streets abuzz with the revving of engines, and fanfare to welcome the stars of the paddock. But beyond that, did you know the city was also the venue for the F1 Academy race - a series which champions the next generation of female talents to explore their own motorsport journeys. Currently in it's second year, is the F1 Academy on course to breaking barriers in the sport? 19-year old british racer Jessica Edgar speaks to Sports Minutes to tell us more. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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