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Road to Success: The Role of Team Canada Scholarship in Young Drivers’ Progression

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For young drivers aspiring for a future in motorsport, especially Formula One, it is widely accepted that Europe (often specifically the UK) is the ideal place to be. Year after year, an influx of junior competitors venture to the UK with a dream of advancing their careers, competing against some of the most talented drivers in some of the most competitive fields in order to develop their skills. However, there are a number difficulties involved in this process that often go undiscussed. These young drivers travel to compete in nations that they typically have no previous experience in, racing in championships against competitors who have often been racing in familiar conditions far longer, immediately presenting them a challenge to conquer that isn’t present for others. This lack of comparative experience, paired with potential language/ cultural barriers, home-sickness, and the young age at which these racers immigrate culminates in a very difficult journey to high-level racing, wi
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Competing Across Continents: The Role of Team USA Scholarship in Young Drivers’ Success

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International travel is pivotal to the world of motorsport, with annual races and events taking place around the globe. The importance of travel is not exclusive to the highest levels of the sport however, with countless young drivers often travelling extensive distances to advance their careers. For young competitors harbouring dreams of a future in motorsport (especially Formula One), it is widely accepted that Europe, particularly the UK, is the optimal destination. Each year, numerous aspiring drivers t ravel to compete against some of the highest calibre competitors in the world- however there are difficulties involved in this process that often go undiscussed.     These young drivers face a comparative disadvantage in terms of experience before they even step on track, competing in championships against others who have often been racing in familiar conditions far longer. This lack of comparative experience, paired with potential language/ cultural barriers, home-sickness, and the
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Racing for Equality - a discussion on women in motorsport | featuring Charlotte Birch

It is undeniable that motorsport is a male-dominated field, a fact often excused by the “girls just aren’t interested” mentality. However, this excuse is quickly wearing thin, and in my view, simply isn’t true. It is vital to question why women don’t appear to be interested in motorsport, because when investigated, it becomes obvious that this isn’t simply an intrinsic difference due to gender, as many seem to claim.  Historically, motorsport has been known as a ‘boy’s club’ - characterised as a male-dominated environment, exclusive to displays o f masculinity an d exclusionary to any female involvement. Whilst progress has undoubtedly been made, spearheaded by key figures such as Susie Wolff, Michele Mouton and Jessica Hawkins, this mentality still promulgates, with motorsport still being perceived today as a sport by men, for men. It is genuinely no wonder that women are deterred from the sport. Even if we overlook the discouraging factor that is the male-centred historic background
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