Formula 1 is a sport for all, with many people from a wide range of backgrounds playing their part in delivering the entertainment spectacle to fans.
From those working trackside through to the staff supporting operations at team headquarters, each individual has their own story about how they got to where they are today. In the latest instalment of the ‘My Untold Story’ series, we sit down with five inspirational people to discuss their upbringings and their roles within F1.
Their stories also highlight the importance of diversity in the sport and how this is creating a positive impact.
MY UNTOLD STORY: Five inspirational people describe their journeys to working in F1 – and why there are opportunities for all in the sport
Rajan ‘Raj’ Singh Panesar – Materials Engineer at Red Bull
Raj explains how he became interested in Formula 1 and the “turning point” moment that came from first seeing the cars live on track. He also discusses the challenge of experiencing a stammer whilst growing up and how his work gave him the confidence to find the best way for him of overcoming it.
Raj goes on to reflect on how, despite a previous interview for another team not working out, he remained determined to reach F1 and eventually secured his role at Red Bull, where he also acts as a cultural lead in working to build diversity and inclusion.
