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Driven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastRabab Tantawy - McLaren Racing x Vuse livery artistToday'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...2021-12-0829 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastSpecial Episode: McLaren Racing x Vuse - dropping tomorrowAriana 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...2021-12-0701 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastPressing Pause (for now)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...2021-04-1432 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastCalum NicholasNow 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...2021-03-2336 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastRichard MorrisTaking 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 h...2021-03-1638 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastSam CollinsYou’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 cou...2021-03-0959 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastKelly AshbridgeServicing 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 s...2021-03-0244 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastDevon RouseWith 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...2021-02-2339 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastRandy SinghIf 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 th...2021-02-1659 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastKyrstin StoneA 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...2021-02-0238 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastRoger ClearyA 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 earl...2021-01-2640 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastKeanna Erickson-ChangThe 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...2021-01-1931 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastRosanna TennantThe 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 th...2021-01-1252 minJulien Jeanne - Radio FG - FG CHICJulien Jeanne - Radio FG - FG CHICJulien Jeanne - Virgin Radio France - BEST OF DJ SAVE MY NIGHT Part. 1Tous les samedis soirs à 21h sur Virgin Radio Every Saturday Night on at 8pm on Virgin Radio France 1/ DOJA CAT Say So (STEPH SEROUSSI DJ Edit) 2/ DUA LIPA Break My Heart (STACY MIER Ultimix) 3/ PURPLE DISCO MACHINE & SOPHIE AND THE GIANTS Hypnotized (ROOSEVELT Mix) 4/ SURF MESA FEAT EMILEE Ily (I Love You Baby) 5/ JUBEL FEAT NEIMY Dancing in the Moonlight 6./ TINA TURNER What's Love (CHARLES J & ANA Cover Remix) 7/ NORA EN PURE & LIKA MORGAN In The Air Tonight (SONS OF MARIA Remix) 8/ MANU FALCON Où sont les femmes 9/ FRANCE GA...2020-12-1959 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastGabriel EliasFor 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...2020-12-0139 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastJahee Campbell-BrennanA 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...2020-11-2435 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastSophia BiMaking 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 degr...2020-11-1734 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastDre HarrisonBorn 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 with...2020-11-1046 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastAntoine RichardsImagine 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.2020-11-0338 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastBrionna LynchInfatuated 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 he...2020-10-2731 minAlternative SportAlternative SportThe Alternative F1 Podcast - Episode 23The gang are back together! This week Mathew Connell and Andre Dixon and Sam Wilson are joined again by Ariana Bravo and Steph Turner from Driven By Diversity Podcast to discuss huge rumours from Williams, discuss intolerance in F1 and. more! 2020-10-2455 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastLudovic PezéOn 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 busi...2020-10-2140 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastMagnus GreavesWhilst 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 th...2020-10-1338 minAlternative SportAlternative SportThe Alternative F1 Podcast - Episode 22Ahoy! This week, thanks to Honda Marine, Andre and Matt take the podcast to the seas to discuss this week's alternative F1 news - and what a week to have Honda as a sponsor. With the huge news of Honda leaving the world of F1 at the end of 2021 the Driven by Diversity crew, Ariana Bravo and Steph Turner, explain Honda's history in the sport, their reasons for leaving and what this may mean for Red Bull and Max Verstappen. Andre and Matt discuss the upcoming Eifel Grand Prix this weekend; with no Friday practice, Mick...2020-10-1020 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastNile HenryInspired 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.th...2020-10-0651 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastGreg HattonGreg 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...2020-09-2933 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastRobb HollandFrom 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 hol...2020-09-2253 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastLindsay OrridgeA 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...2020-09-1552 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastDavin SturdivantA 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....2020-09-0850 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastJann MardenboroughJann 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...2020-09-0148 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Lyndon RobertsToday 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 O...2020-08-2732 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastKarun ChandhokA 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 he...2020-08-2547 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastIvor BourneUnexpectedly 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 oppo...2020-08-1853 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastNikhil PatelThe 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...2020-08-1135 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastNic HamiltonFrom 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...2020-07-3050 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastNaomi SchiffStumbling 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...2020-07-3036 minDriven by Diversity PodcastDriven by Diversity PodcastIntroducing: Driven by Diversity PodcastDiversity. 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 motors...2020-07-2701 minStephano Rossi In The MixStephano Rossi In The MixURB@NI@ MIXT@PE VOL.15-2019-BR@ND NEW-MIXED BY STEPH@NO ROSSITRACKLIST: Whats UP X JO - Cu BANii Multifandom - Satisfya (Imran Khan) F.Charm - È?arpele Messiah - Pum Pum (feat. Kap G Play-N-Skillz) Speedy Babyy - Twerk Kranium - Sidung DJ Jackson feat. Carlprit Kazz - Your Body Dj Septik - Inna Di Club ft. Leftside Kreesha Turner Faydee Ft.Hande Yener, Rebel Groove - Gravity SKYDAH - HOLD ON Tom Thomson x Huisman - Ha Dias Sleazy Stereo - Que Saudade Da Minha Ex (Feat. MC Maneirinho) Frankil Dam - Dale Pan A...2019-02-251h 23