Rachel Robertson
ON THE LADDER
Rachel Robertson
Born: Edinburgh, 28th July 2007 Academy Programme: UK Futures Competes: Radical Cup UK
Recent Results: Radical Cup: 3rd overall, with 3 podiums; F1 Academy Rookie Test: 5th of 18 drivers
What is your earliest motorsport memory?
Playing F1 games on my Nintendo DS when I was about six. I only had my first competitive karting race just over three years ago, so it took me a while to get on track myself!
What has been your highest high?
Finishing third in the Radical Cup UK in my first season of racing cars.
What’ s been your lowest low?
My first big crash, which was at Silverstone before qualifying. It knocked my confidence a bit at the time, but I needed to accept that these things happen, and the important thing was to learn and look forward.
What is the best opportunity you have had?
Winning the Radical Motorsport Wera Tools scholarship and being selected to be part of the Motorsport UK Academy Team Futures programme, because both were crucial in opening doors and have helped me grow as a driver and person. Also, being invited to compete at the F1 Academy Rookie Test after only three test days in an F4 car was another great opportunity.
What are your aims?
In the short-term I would like to get a seat in F1 Academy and in British F4 next year. My longer-term aim is to climb the single-seater racing ladder as high as I can.
Who would you ask for career advice?
Michèle Mouton because she didn’ t just compete, she won at the top level in rallying when I’ m sure most people believed a woman couldn’ t do that. Inspiring.
What’ s your biggest learning from the Academy so far?
The importance of the mental and physical sides, beyond just having driving technique. Things like managing pressure, communication with engineers and preparation between events make a huge difference.
How was your season and what was the biggest challenge?
This was my first year of racing in cars after only a couple of seasons in karts and it has been great. I was racing a SR3 XXR in the Radical Cup UK with Radical Racing Rebels, the Radical factory team. It’ s been a massive learning year, and the biggest challenge has been adapting to the higher downforce and speed of the Radical, especially under pressure. Every round I have made progress, and I am proud of how much I have developed.
Revolution- November 2025
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