Driven By Us

Billy Jeans is a British motorsport engineer currently serving as a Trackside Power Unit Engineer at Red Bull Racing.

He joined the team in 2024, just after the summer shutdown, and quickly became an integral part of their championship-winning season. With only two days to prepare before his first race, Billy embraced the challenges of Formula 1, contributing to Red Bull’s success. 

Before his tenure at Red Bull, Billy gained valuable experience at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains. He began with a 12-month placement in 2015, working on the Energy Recovery System (ERS) build, and lat...

Amber Jones is a motorsport presenter, media trainer, and diversity advocate, returning as a guest after co-hosting Season 1 of the Driven By Us podcast.

She’s presented for top motorsport platforms including WTF1, GT Cup Championship, Ferrari Challenge UK, and Daytona Motorsport, covering circuits like Silverstone and Brands Hatch.

In 2024, she was part of the presenting team for the Ferrari HP Esports Series Grand Final in Abu Dhabi.

Amber also leads media training workshops for young drivers, notably with the More than Equal program, helping female athletes build confidence and au...

George Imafidon MBE is a humanitarian engineer, entrepreneur, and advocate for diversity in STEM. Raised in Peckham, South London, George co-founded and leads Motivez, an award-winning organisation that has empowered over 9,000 underserved young people in the UK to access STEM opportunities. His commitment to social impact earned him the Diana Award in 2019.

In motorsport, George serves as a Race Engineer for X44 Vida Carbon Racing, the Extreme E team founded by Sir Lewis Hamilton. He also contributed to the Hamilton Commission, aiming to increase Black representation in UK motorsport. Recognised for his contributions, George was named...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Driven By Us Podcast, your backstage pass to the people powering motorsport and the stories that don’t make the headlines. Recorded in our brand new studio with an exciting new line-up of hosts, this season dives deeper into untold journeys, breakthrough moments and honest conversations from across the automotive and motorsport industries.

We’re back because there’s more to learn and more stories to share. Season 1 revealed just how many inspiring stories are out there. Season 2 is our chance to amplify even more of them: real, raw and often emotio...

Season Finale! Savannah Thomas, speaks to the phenomenal Ella Podmore MBE, a multi award winning engineer, a distinguished materials engineering manager and a passionate advocate for women in engineering. With over a decade of experience in the materials sector, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in managing complex projects and driving innovation in materials science. Her work has significantly contributed to advancing sustainable practices within the industry, ensuring that her team meets both operational excellence and environmental responsibility.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Ella was awarded the Member of the Order of the...

New host Savannah Thomas speaks to Jennie Gow is a distinguished radio, television presenter and journalist, renowned for her extensive work in motorsport broadcasting. She currently serves as BBC’s Formula 1 Presenter and Pit Lane Reporter Correspondent, contributing across television, radio, and online platforms, and is the presenter and pit lane reporter for BBC Radio 5 Live's Formula 1 coverage. Jennie career in broadcasting began in 1999 when she joined BBC Sport as a production secretary for "Sports Personality of the Century." Her passion for motorsports led her to present speedway and motocross events on various networks, including Channel 4 and Sky Sports. In 2010, Jennie b...

Amber Jones speaks to an iconic figure in F1 - Calum Nicholas, a Senior Power Unit Assembly Technician at Red Bull Racing and a renowned pit stop crew member. He holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest tire change and gained fame through the Netflix series Drive to Survive.

Beyond his technical role, Calum advocates for diversity in motorsports via his social media platforms. His contributions to the sport and his championship-winning team underscore his expertise and commitment to excellence in Formula 1.

He shares insights about his journey in motorsport and his...

Introducing another rising host part of the Driven By Us Community - Amber Jones speaks this week to Lawrence Barretto a prominent journalist and broadcaster, specialising in Formula 1 coverage. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he has become a key figure in motorsport media. His career took off when he became the lead live text commentator for BBC Sport, covering various sporting events, including the London 2012 Olympics.

Since 2018, Barretto has been working with Formula 1 as a senior writer and editor, later becoming an F1 correspondent and presenter in 2022. He is known for his insightful...

Mixing it up! Debbie speaks to Cayana Freeman , an international presenter, fluent in English, German, and French, known for her work with Formula 1, Formula E, and Champions League with Amazon Prime.

Raised in Germany by a Ghanaian father and German mother, she studied international business management and later moved to the UK to pursue her passion for television. She now freelances in London, collaborating on diverse projects across sports, music, and Gen Z culture, with a love for travel, fashion, and fitness.

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Debbie speaking to the legend that is Thandie Sibanda is a dynamic figure in pop culture and motorsports journalism, particularly known for her insightful contributions to Formula 1 coverage. With a rich blend of storytelling and analysis, she engages audiences through social media. Thandie is a co-host of the popular podcast "Quick Stop F1," where she discusses race analysis, F1 news, and the intersection of motorsport with social issues and pop culture.

Thandie has carved a niche in digital journalism, offering nuanced perspectives on culture, diversity, and innovation in her writing for outlets. With a growing presence...

This week Debbie is speaks to Maia Rowe Sampson & Manon Clement - passionate advocates for equality and diversity. 

Maia has a background in science research, education and content writing. She became frustrated that the current UK science curriculums did not give students the tools to succeed in real STEM roles, particularly in underrepresented communities, to pursue careers in STEM. Motivated by this realisation, Maia transitioned into a new role, where she could have a broader impact. She now works with AFBE-UK, collaborating on initiatives aimed at engaging young people in Birmingham with motorsport and other STEM o...

On todays episode Debbie speak the wonderful Zoe Chilton, a seasoned motorsports professional with significant experience in the world of Formula 1. She is best known for her role at Red Bull Racing, where she served as Head of Strategic Partnerships.

During her tenure at Red Bull, Zoe was instrumental in building and maintaining key relationships between the team and its sponsors, helping drive the brand’s global presence and success. She worked on innovative collaborations that showcased Red Bull Racing’s cutting-edge technology and marketing acumen.

In 2023, Zoe Chilton made headlines as she tran...

Introducing new host Debbie Nakakande who sits down with Chloe Chong a promising young racing driver, born in 2007, with dual British-Canadian nationality. She began karting in 2013, inspired by motorsport legend Lewis Hamilton, and later competed in the European karting scene.

In 2022, she was a finalist in the FIA's "Girls on Track – Rising Stars" program, which identifies female motorsport talent. Chloe made her single-seater debut in 2023 with Prema Racing in the newly established F1 Academy series becoming the youngest ever driver to race in the series. Despite being the youngest competitor, she managed several top-eight finishes, securing po...

Today Cayana Freeman sits down with the phenomenal Pilar Harris, an influential figure in motorsport working closely with Susie Wolff, currently leading social impact efforts at the F1 Academy and overseeing the Discover Your Drive initiative. Previously the Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Government Relations at Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Harris plays a pivotal role in shaping the sport's future by fostering diversity and inclusivity.

At the F1 Academy, she focuses on driving gender equality and supporting the development of young female talent both on and off the track. Discover Your Drive...

This week our host Cayana Freeman speaks to Shyam Rajdev (known as Shy) is a skilled freelance content creator with a focus on motorsport, music, lifestyle, and automotive photography. His career path is rooted in his early passion for photography, which began at age 16 when he started experimenting with his father’s 35mm film camera. After initially studying music journalism, Shy shifted from the music industry into motorsports, where he found his niche capturing the emotional highs and lows of racing.

Shy has collaborated with some of the biggest names in motorsport, including Sir Lewis Hamilton MB...

We open our Driven By Us podcast with our host Cayana Freeman speaking to James Dornor - CEO of the pioneering community-driven organisation on a mission to empower aspiring leaders from ethnic minorities and underrepresented groups in the automotive & motorsport industry. Recognising the industry's imperative for diversity and inclusion, we provide a safe space facilitated by relatable role models across world-leading organisations with first-hand success stories, founded in April 2023, on a mission to empower and provide an established community network that gives a safe space for those to speak out and empower through motorsports.

James's le...

Welcome to the Driven By Us podcast, here to showcase talents from under represented & ethnic minority backgrounds working in Automotive & Motorsport particularly across STEM and Media, by speaking to some of the biggest names across the industry driving change!

Each week we'll be hearing from a new guest as we're here to share their stories, and hopefully along the way inspire the next generation hosted by Cayana Freeman, Debbie Nakakande, Amber Jones & Savannah Thomas

Real stories from real role model!

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