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Jam-packed July for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
It has been a busy month for Motorsport UK’ s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion( EDI) team, with Girls on Track UK, the Motorsport UK Inclusion Hub and Race for Diversity out meeting with current community members and introducing our initiatives and opportunities to even more young people across the UK.
The month began with Girls on Track UK supporting McLaren Racing during its Trafalgar Square take over, and then Girls On Track UK and Race for Diversity were both invited to 10 Downing Street for a celebration of 75 years of Formula 1.
Jenny Fletcher, Girls on Track UK Manager, and Evelkah Powell, Race for Diversity Manager, were both invited to present on panels during the British Grand Prix weekend, and Motorsport UK’ s Inclusion Hub attended Goodwood Festival of Speed, bringing together complimentary organisations within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics( STEM) and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion( EDI) space under Motorsport UK’ s umbrella.
Nine of the Hub’ s 27 member organisations joined the team during the weekend, during which hundreds of conversations were had with young people aged 14-24, around competing, volunteering and careers, with the Motorsport UK EDI team on hand to signpost them towards organisations that can help them to meet with their aspirations.
Girls on Track UK and Race for Diversity also attend the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Formula Student during its national finals at Silverstone, introducing community students to the Formula Student programme, many of whom may never have considered motorsport as a route to learning more about STEM. Then for the final weekend in July, both programmes got to enjoy wheel-to-wheel action at the FIA Formula E Championship round in London.
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Road Section insurance update
Motorsport UK has become increasingly concerned about the limited availability and rising costs of Road Section and Road Rally top-up insurance over the past year. During this time, we have been working closely with insurance representatives to understand the challenges, and to ensure fair and sustainable insurance cover is available for all Competitors and Event Organisers.
Following recent incidents and claims, a major insurance provider has increased their premiums for Events on the public highway. While we recognise
26 the reasons for this, it is disappointing that the actions of a few is having a significant impact on grassroots motorsport, potentially making some Events unaffordable for Clubs and Competitors until an alternative solution can be found.
Motorsport UK has been working with stakeholders for a number of months and remains committed to protecting our thriving grassroots motorsport community in the UK, and is confident that both short and long-term solutions will be found as this work continues.
In the meantime, all Competitors, Clubs and Organisers are called upon to ensure that all Motorsport UK Permitted Events continue to comply with the National Competition Rules( NCR) and, where relevant, the Road Traffic Act( RTA). Not complying risks damaging progress with insurers as well as being subject to Motorsport UK investigation and may be brought before the National Court.
Discussions with insurers continue as a matter of urgency, and updates will be provided as soon as they are available
Revolution- August 2025