The MotorMouth Podcast

Ep 143 with Jess & Chris (F1 media power couple)

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Today we’re joined by THE motorsport power couple, Chris Medland studied Sports Journalism before jumping into the world of Formula One, he joined ESPN in 2011, then becoming RACER MAGAZINE’S F1 correspondent. He’s appeared on TV shows and radio and amassed a social following that could fill Wembley stadium several times over. He’s alongside Jess McFayden, the trailblazer currently the Director of Digital Strategy at the Motorsport Network and formerly Head of WTF1. She’s an inspiration to women around the world and it’s a pleasure to have both her and Chris here to chat about their lives, career, thoughts and opinions. 


  • What it's really like working in social media and journalism in Formula One
  • Creating that point of difference
  • Dealing with F1 teams and drivers - the good and the bad
  • The work still to do to keep growing woman's participation in racing
  • Their fears, and loads more!


Thanks to Chris and Jess for their time!


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