Daisy Quiddington, a member of the Race for Diversity community, shares her experiences this Black History Month…

“Breaking into motorsport once felt like an impossible dream — especially motorsport medicine, as a young Black woman. I was scared and didn’t know where to start. But I had a vision of who I wanted to become, and I held on to it.

“This year, that vision started to take shape thanks to Girls on Track and Race for Diversity. They didn’t just show me that it was possible — they gave me access, community, and the confidence to step into spaces I once thought were out of reach. Seeing people who look like me thriving in this world made the dream suddenly more real.

“As a medical student and allied health professional, I never imagined I’d find a place in motorsport. But through these programmes — and incredible experiences like the McLaren Nurture Programme and shadowing at race weekends — I’ve learned it isn’t where you start that matters, but how willing you are to learn and show up.

“One moment that stood out was visiting the medical centre during the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Through Girls on Track, I met Sam Harmer, who became a mentor and showed me there is room here — for me, for others, for anyone who dares to try.

“These programmes don’t just create opportunities — they build resilience. They teach you to keep going when the path feels uncertain, to seek guidance, and to lean on a community that wants you to succeed.

“I continue this journey as a medical student, soon beginning a master’s in sport psychology, determined to shape a career in motorsport medicine. And I carry one lesson with me: motorsport has space. For me. For you. For all of us.”