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Rachel Brookes
A former Sky Sports F1 presenter of over a decade and author of F1 Racing Drive, Rachel Brookes is a specialist motorsport and cricket broadcaster who brings that authority to conferences, panels and live events as a host, moderator and speaker.
Rachel Brookes is a respected sports broadcast journalist and author, known for bringing the fast-moving world of Formula One to audiences around the world.
As a leading presenter and reporter for Sky Sports F1, Rachel spent over a decade at the heart of Formula One, interviewing world champions, team principals and the sport's biggest personalities while reporting from over 200 Formula One Grands Prix, as well as major international sporting events including the FIFA World Cup and the IPL. She is also the author of 'F1 Racing Drive - the secrets to success', drawing on conversations with figures including Toto Wolff, Lando Norris and Martin Brundle to explore the mindset, teamwork, and strategic choices behind Formula One success.
Rachel's years inside the paddock, her instinct for a story and her ease under pressure give her a rare depth of insight into what separates elite performers from the rest. As a media trainer, she translates high-stakes broadcasting experience into lessons on composure, communication and decision-making under scrutiny. She brings that same authority to corporate audiences, combining meticulous preparation with warmth and effortless audience rapport. Rachel shares valuable insights on handling high pressure situations, navigating male dominated environments, achieving marginal gains and communicating with impact.
Drawing on behind the scenes stories from the world's most glamorous sport, Rachel brings the lessons of Formula One to the workplace, offering practical, actionable strategies that can drive performance, resilience and success from pit lane to boardroom.
Audiences and organisers gain a host who keeps proceedings sharp and engaging, guests who feel genuinely at ease on stage, and the credibility of someone who has spent a career inside elite sport.
Book Rachel to bring genuine insider insight and polish to your next event.
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