This is something I could do with maths . I never realised there was this side to motorsports .’
“ I ’ m extremely fortunate that I really haven ’ t had to face major challenges here at Falken . The way I transitioned into the role and the way everyone around me looked to me to help them from the outset . Whether that was translating , telling them what to do at a drivers ’ briefing or sorting where the tyres were , they looked to me to solve the issues and I think that led to me being immediately respected .
“ At that time , I was the only woman in the team meetings , but it really wasn ’ t an issue . I know that ’ s not always the case in motorsports , but the only thing I ’ ve ever really experienced is people assuming my role isn ’ t as senior as it is . That ’ s happened a few times .”
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