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Georgia Tillyer went from snapping photos trackside to competing in high-octane drifting competitions in just two years. Her journey reflects a growing wave of women entering motorsport, with programs teaching hundreds of aspiring female drivers across Australia.
Julia de los Angeles and Angie Mead King are breaking barriers in the Philippines' male-dominated racing world. Their success is inspiring more women and girls to chase careers behind the wheel and under the hood.
From Formula 1 to IndyCar, New Zealand racers are competing at the highest levels across more international categories than ever before. Led by legends like six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon, this generation of Kiwi drivers is making history on tracks around the globe.
British driver Abbi Pulling became the first woman to win a race in the current GB3 Championship, dominating from pole position to checkered flag at Belgium's legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit. The 20-year-old Rodin Motorsport driver led every single lap in a performance that marks a major milestone for women in motorsport.
British driver Abbi Pulling made motorsport history at Belgium's legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit, becoming the first woman ever to win a GB3 Championship race. The 2024 F1 Academy champion converted pole position into a commanding victory, proving her talent belongs at the front of the pack.
A small-town Irish mechanic who started fixing cars in Donegal just helped win the Formula 1 season opener in Australia. John Carey's journey from a local garage to the pinnacle of motorsport shows how dedication can take you anywhere.
When Imogen Radburn posted two work experience positions for her all-female racing team, 70 women from across Australia applied. The 20-year-old driver from NSW is proving that opening doors in motorsport creates a stampede of talent ready to break through.
Three Australian female racing drivers are turning heads on international circuits, with one claiming back-to-back podiums in Japan and another becoming the first woman to win outright in GT4 Australia. Their success marks a breakthrough moment for women in motorsport.
Swedish driver Oliver Solberg just became the youngest winner in Monte Carlo Rally history at age 24, leading Toyota to a clean sweep of the podium. The son of a world champion conquered one of motorsport's toughest challenges in his first rally on pavement.
Qatar is sending its first team to the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race this June, with driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi making history as the first Qatari to compete in the world's toughest endurance race. After years of building a motorsport program from the ground up, the small nation is taking its place among racing's biggest names.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by racing in Germany's legendary Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race this May. The 28-year-old will drive a Mercedes AMG GT car on one of motorsport's most challenging tracks between his Miami and Canadian Grand Prix races.
After decades of waiting, South Island motorsport fans will finally see Supercars race at Christchurch's Ruapuna circuit in 2026. The timing couldn't be better for a city rebuilding after earthquakes and a sport welcoming new Kiwi heroes.
Forget expensive motorsports. Ice racing lets everyday drivers experience the pure joy of sideways driving for the cost of winter tires and weekend mornings on frozen lakes.
India's Sports Minister is working to bring Formula One racing back to the country after it ended in 2013, with plans to build a stronger motorsports program. The government wants to turn India's growing tech and engineering skills into a world-class racing scene.
The roar of Formula 1 engines will echo through Istanbul Park once again in 2027, bringing the sport back to Turkey after a six-year absence. The legendary 5.3-kilometer circuit that has crowned champions and created motorsport history will host its 10th Grand Prix.
Roger Penske's racing team just made history by winning the prestigious Rolex 24 at Daytona for the third consecutive year, joining elite company in American motorsports. The 88-year-old team owner celebrated his 60th anniversary season with a thrilling victory that came down to the final minutes.
Christina Sullivan went from never watching Formula 1 to landing her dream job at Williams Racing in just four years. Her journey started with a Netflix documentary and led to breaking barriers in motorsport's most prestigious series.
Christina Sullivan went from never watching Formula 1 to becoming a wind tunnel engineer at Williams Racing in just five years. Her journey started with a Netflix show and represents a massive shift bringing women into motorsport.
At just 19 years old, Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, ending Italy's 20-year wait for a home-grown winner. The Mercedes driver's historic win marks a new chapter for Italian motorsport and signals the arrival of an exciting young talent.
Carson Hocevar just drove a small NASCAR team into the history books. The young driver secured Spire Motorsports' first full-length Cup Series victory at Talladega, proving underdogs can become contenders.
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