What racing in Australia means for the future of F1's junior series
The announcement that FIA Formula 2 and 3 would race alongside the Australian Grand Prix from 2023 came as a surprise, not only to fans but to the series’ teams too. But with Formula 1’s boom in popularity bringing more fans to the championships, team principals are relishing the opportunity
The news two weeks ago that the Australian Grand Prix had signed a 10-year contract extension with Formula 1 came as little surprise to many. The hugely successful Melbourne event drew in record crowds in 2022, as it hosted its first race since the ill-fated 2020 event cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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She began her career in national news after graduating from Kingston University, working at SWNS and the Evening Standard, with a stint working in communications in the music industry.
Megan made the switch to motorsport in 2021, swapping covering COVID and Brexit as a Digital News Editor at LBC for F2, F3 and W Series. Her love of cars began as a child, but her passion for motorsport was ignited after watching the Senna documentary. She has since also developed a fondness for MotoGP.
Away from motorsport, Megan enjoys collecting records, seeing live music and ice hockey.
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