Helèna Hicks
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Motorsport Content Manager 🏎 • Founder & Editor-in-Chief @FemalesInMSport • Views own •
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Women should never have to justify why they love Formula 1. Accept it and move on.
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My flatmate just asked me which side of the road do Formula 1 drivers drive on
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At this rate, this qualifying sessions is going to have more red flags than my ex boyfriend
#AzerbaijanGP
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A real embarrassing moment yesterday was reversing a golf buggy in front of Esteban Ocon and him giggling and asking if I can drive
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A little girl on my plane today was wearing a
@MercedesAMGF1
hat. I commented on it and asked if she has seen
@WSeriesRacing
. She then proceeded to pull a W Series hat out of her rucksack. This is what we love to see!
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Sometimes I wonder why I’m single but then I remember how I’ve just been singing the F1 theme tune to myself in the shower
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If the FIA fine or sanction
@LewisHamilton
for standing up for basic human rights then,
#F1
, you really can’t say that
#WeRaceAsOne
.
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Does anyone just feel completely disconnected to
#F1Academy
? It’s incredibly hard to follow and just not getting any hype from it. No idea if the racing is good. Impossible as a journalist to cover it.
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Second day of the new job ✅
Can’t believe I get to work in and around Formula 1 every day. This has been my dream since 13!
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This time next week I’ll be watching my first F1 race at Silverstone 😁
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I’ve always respected Sebastian Vettel. However, I’ve been watching a lot of interviews with him recently and I have to say that the respect has increased leaps and bounds. That guy is good.
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sorry, guys, we can’t have a woman in F1 because she’ll be ‘unpredictable’ when she’s on her period
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This industry is full of people who can seem innocent. I was sexually assaulted by a male journalist who I put my trust in to get me home safely this year. For every person that’s had to deal with something similar, I’m sorry. I really am.
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Police have arrived on the scene and are removing them. Was a heart in mouth moment as they ran on and the cars came round the corner.
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Seeing your first piece in print is a very special feeling 📝
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Insulting young women trying to take their first steps in the motorsport industry really isn’t a good look
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Very emotional right now.
I created
@FemalesinMSport
to share stories of those unsung heroes working in motorsport.
Today, we hit 10,000 Twitter followers.
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Interesting
#F1
trivia
*If* Sainz when to Ferrari, he and his hero Alonso would’ve been to the exact same teams...
Sainz : Toro Rosso (Minardi), Renault, McLaren, Ferrari?
Alonso : Minardi, Renault, McLaren, Ferrari
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Lewis Hamilton does not deserve this horrific abuse and my heart breaks for him and everyone impacted.
We need to do better.
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Tonight I signed a freelance journalism contract for a major media and TV outlet. I’m mightily proud of myself and very excited to be producing four long-form articles 👏👩🏻💻
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Wow. Four years ago since a journalist I admire immensely shared my article about my first F1 race weekend.
Will never forget my first grand prix. So special.
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If you blog or write about motorsport / F1 / racing, like this Tweet so I can add you to a press media list 🏎️
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Sprint race in Monaco. This time last year. A new
@FIA_F2
winner.
We miss you, Anthoine. ❤️
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Final race of the season and what a season it’s been. Been a privilege to be even just a small part of it.
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Something a little bit different for my Friday night - just interviewed Lando Norris. Piece to come soon.
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Lewis Hamilton is genuinely one of the greatest sportsmen of all time. Not just for his outstanding talent, but for his personality and using his platforms to help highlight issues in society & educate people.
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This year has been crazy.
Completed uni whilst working night shifts and delivering at Tesco during the pandemic
Graduated, began part time motorsport work and going back to race tracks
First print piece published
Now, working in sports PR media & about to move to London!
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F1 fans don’t tend to agree on a lot but two things we all agree on:
Seb Vettel is the nicest human being
George Russell is phenomenal
#BelgianGP
#F1
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I got to the final 10 out of 450+ applicants for a role at a Formula 1 team but it wasn’t meant to be. We keep chasing 🏎
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I’m super delighted.
My first article for Eurosport has been signed off. So much hard work has gone into it and it’s something that I’m really really proud of myself for - I’ve written about completely new topics & ideas.
Right, now to get the other three the green light!
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I'm so excited for this 🎥
I'll be hosting some of the webinars that
@GirlsOnTrackUK
have planned in partnership with
@ourmotorsportuk
and
@F1
!
#WomenInMotorsport
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I just got my grade back for my final project and had a little cry. A high first. Over the moon.
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It’s not every day that your idol shares your content.
Absolutely blown away to have
@LewisHamilton
retweet our post.
Well done,
@FemalesinMSport
team ❤️
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Hard to be happy with a photo of me at the moment but I’m trying. I’m recovering. Happy Saturday x
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So, after five months, I handed my notice in at Tesco today. I’m truly onto my next adventure ✈️ 🏎 👩🏻💻
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Unbelievably proud moment. I’ve been discharged from my eating disorder group.
Years of struggles, battles and questions but I’m doing it.
I’m on my way to recovery 😃
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Anyway I'm off to drive a BIG van and deliver people's shopping. I may need some help though because, you know, I'm FEMALE
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Just a quick question: any Air Crash Investigation fans out there?
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If there’s wasn’t a red flag on Lap 1, that could have been incredibly nasty.
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W Series has introduced me to friends, allowed me to witness some amazing racing and write about a topic I’m extremely passionate about.
But that’s not all…
@WSeriesRacing
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Delighted to have signed a freelance contract for PR and social work for a driver management company. I’ll tell you more soon! 🏁🥳
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I wrote something straight from the heart 🏎
A letter to the girl who wants to work in motorsport...
👉
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Today I started a dream job & I’m enjoying every second 🏎
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Now is a good time to announce that I’ve joined the
@AirspeederHQ
team as Social Media Manager. Yup, I officially work with flying cars which is awesome!
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Italy has been amazing 🇮🇹
First overseas event in my job ✅
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Sitting in on interviews with Hamilton and realising more and more each time how brilliant he is. Not just for F1, but for many many more people.
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Another week done. Can’t believe I get to wake up everyday and work in F1.
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I went for some hot laps with
@OconEsteban
over an hour ago and I’ve still not yet recovered.
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We didn’t know of the Turn 1 crash from our advantage. The red flag happened once the protestors were on the track.
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I’ve been commissioned to write a piece on Formula 1 safety and how it’s evolved over the years. Really excited to dive into this - a very interesting topic.
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The situation is extremely triggering for me and scenario all too familiar. I refuse to watch the video and I'm struggling to process that a to-be F1 driver has abused their position in this way.
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I’ve been told on at least 3 occasions that I’m not attractive enough to work in motorsport.
What does it matter? If I can do a job then that should be the end of it.
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I’d love to have some F1 pals to go out for cocktails and the pub wwith and watch races. That kinda thing 🏎
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I was in an F1 garage for the first time today and it was such an overwhelming moment. I’ve dreamed about this since the age of 13 and today it became reality.
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One thing I’ve learnt over the years? Never ever give up on your dreams. The ride may not be smooth but the highs by far outweigh the lows.
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In other news, I applied for a Comms Apprentice role at an F1 team and now waiting for the shortlisting to happen in June!
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When I walked through the Monaco tunnel on my visit I may or may not have made some F1-related noises...
Seriously, though, what a special feeling
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Video of the protestors invading the track during the first lap.
If there hadn’t have been a red flag for the crash, this could have been horrific for many people.
#BritishGP
#F1
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I got dressed up and wore makeup for the first time in ageeees ⭐️
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Three years ago today I was in the local paper talking about my dreams of working in motorsport.
Things have changed a bit since then 💪💫
#WomenInMotorsport
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If Nico Hulkenberg gets a podium, I will get an F1-related tattoo
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The race got red flagged just after the protestors came onto the track. Genuinely thought someone was going to get hit.
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I’m going to be on
@BBCWorld
‘Sport Today’ tomorrow, chatting about F1 car launches,
@JamieChadwick
’s continuation at Williams and females in motorsport 🏎
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Realising I have Miami, Spain, Italy and France coming up in the next six weeks 😝
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I’ve hit 7,000 followers which is more than my local football team has ever had in their stadium 🤭
Thank you all! ❤️🏎
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Perhaps the most scary thing is that if he’s filmed and published that video doing that, how many other poor women has he done it to?
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Guys, I landed in Venice!
Ps sorry for the blurry photos, had a few drinks on the flight which made the nerves go away ✈️😊
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I never thought I’d be delivering people’s shopping to them and driving a big van where I barely reach the pedals. But, making it work and I’m so proud of what I’m doing. I’m loving it too. Now to finish of my degree in the next week 💪
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Really enjoyed this interview with Kate Dalton from
@AstonMartinF1
🙌
Kate joined the world of
#F1
in December and hasn’t looked back since 👏
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Hopefully will be going to my first
#F1
race at
@SilverstoneUK
in a few weeks.
Incredibly excited to see
@WSeriesRacing
and a grid of extremely talented racing drivers 👏
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25 penalty places handed out to him this weekend. Still wins the
#BrazilGP
.
What a driver 👏
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My first ever piece in print is out today. What a surreal feeling.
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Three years ago I got invited to the
@WilliamsRacing
factory to interview Claire.
Next year I’ll be working with one of her ex drivers!
Never give up on your dreams.
#ThrowbackThursday
to Claire Williams being part of the
@WilliamsRacing
team for 18 years - starting as Communications Officer and leaving as Deputy Team Principal 🏁
Thank you Claire for everything you've done for women in motorsport ❤️
#WomeninMotorsport
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Lewis Hamilton receiving his knighthood is the boost I needed this Wednesday 👏
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Please be kind. You never know what someone is going through or how they’re feeling. Check in with pals, friends and family. Send a GIF or share a joke. An emoji even. Times are really hard. Very very bloody hard. Let’s stick together and be there for each other.
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Tomorrow my treatment starts. I’m nervous but it’s so needed. I need to be free of something that’s gripped me for so long. Food will no longer be an enemy or an outlet for emotion. Better things are coming.
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It’s really good to see F1 teams beginning to talk about mental health. It’s so important and it needs to continue.
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