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A rising star in motorsport has been handed financial backing by BBC Sport presenter Gabby Logan.
A rising star in motorsport, Rachel Robertson, received financial backing from BBC Sport presenter Gabby Logan, aiming to become a female F1 driver like Maria Teresa de Filippis and Lella Lombardi.
Motorsport is exclusive due to financial barriers and inequality, requiring hard work from Robertson to succeed. The creation of F1 Academy for young women in 2022 offers opportunities but comes at a high cost of £100,000 to enter, reduced from £150,000.
Robertson dreams of joining F1 Academy in 2026, helped by Logan’s ‘Gabby Grant’ worth £15,000, funding her testing in a Formula 4 car to progress towards F1.
Logan, impressed by Robertson’s determination and talent, aims to support her breakthrough in the male-dominated motorsport, hoping money won’t hinder her or other talented female drivers.
Robertson, an ambassador for Radical Motorsport and Wera Tools, aims to compete in F1 Academy, following the success of past champions Marta Garcia and Abbi Pulling.
