Now 18, Havrda is the first Canadian to race in F1 Academy, Formula 1’s all-female development series. Driving for Hitech GP in partnership with American Express, she’s spending 2024 travelling the world and competing on the same weekends and circuits as Formula 1. It’s the biggest opportunity of her career, and she’s acutely aware of what it means. “It’s honestly the best opportunity you can get as a female driver right now,” she says. “And it’s a bit surreal."

Romane Brossault serves as the Communications and Public Relations Executive for Dorna Group, the organiser of WorldSBK. Based in Barcelona since 2020, she oversees media and PR strategy for both WorldSBK and the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR). In an arena historically dominated by men, she stands out not just as a woman in motorsport, but as a driving force behind the scenes — raising the profile of female racers and connecting a global network of f

With scorching 40-degree track temperatures setting the scene, Maria Herrera lined up on pole for Klint Forward Racing, alongside her teammate and home hero Roberta Ponziani. Astrid Madrigal completed the front row after a career-best qualifying in third, with Beatriz Neila and Sara Sanchez just behind on row two.

Pippa Laverty is one of the most active and trusted figures working behind the scenes in motorcycle racing. From her seat on the FIM Women in Motorcycling Commission to her role as the first Ambassador for Women in UK Motorcycle Racing, she’s shaped programs, influenced policy, and helped redefine what participation in the sport looks like — especially for women. While her journey began under the spotlight of the starting grid, it’s what happened behind the scenes that define