The booklet – launched during this week’s third FIA Women in Motorsport Seminar - is a tool for girls and women who are passionate about the sport and would like to be part of this family, but don’t know how. Through the chapters, the booklet describes the different volunteers and officials’ roles, the necessary skills and the main steps to join motor sport.

“Volunteers and officials are the heart and soul of motor sport,” declared Silvia Bellot, FIA Women in Motorsport Ambassador, and the youngest person and the first woman appointed FIA Race Director for Formula 2 and Formula 3. “They are the invisible heroes responsible for granting sporting equity and safe competitions to all the participants and spectators. Without them, our sport simply would not happen.”

The roles are far reaching and therefore provide a variety of appeal across many different areas. Whether you have a fascination with mechanics, technology and timing, the staging of events or the enforcement of regulations, medical or safety matters, there is a role for everyone keen to get involved. And, for those who just love the sport and want to get close to the action and their heroes, the importance of marshalling cannot be underestimated, as these volunteers are entrusted with creating the safest environment possible for competitors and spectators. 

“Raising awareness and giving thanks to these volunteers who devote their time to carrying out a wide variety of essential roles is vital to the future of our sport,” added Michèle Mouton, President of the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission. “We would like to encourage more people to take a look at the exciting opportunities and our latest booklet showcases the variety of roles fulfilled by just some of our passionate and devoted volunteers who keep motor sport on track.”

‘Your Career as a Motor Sport Official’ is available in English and Spanish and can be downloaded here 

‘Your Career as a Motor Sport Official’ is available in English and Spanish and can be downloaded here  

This latest publication follows in the footsteps of three previous career booklets. The first, ‘Your Career in Motorsport’ is a more generic look at the various opportunities in the sport, while the second ‘Engineer your Career’ delves deeply into the prospects within the engineering sector. Earlier this year, there was also a focus on the ‘Women in the WTCR’, where a host of inspirational women are fulfilling their dreams in a variety of roles.