JESSICA HAWKINS Brings Aston Martin F1 Replica Tour to Birmingham Children’s Hospital

November 14, 2025

• JESSICA HAWKINS, Aston Martin’s head of academy and racing driver, is leading a five-hospital tour across the UK bringing Formula 1 replica cars to young patients. The initiative aims to “bring joy” and provide crucial mental health support by giving kids a chance to experience something they might never see otherwise.
• At Birmingham Children’s Hospital, patients like 15-year-old Bella found the experience “really cool” and a welcome distraction from health challenges. The visit demonstrates how motorsport can extend beyond the track to make real impact in communities, with staff at Aston Martin’s Gaydon headquarters raising £15,000 for hospital charity.
• The tour highlights the power of representation in motorsport – having HAWKINS, a female racing driver, lead these visits shows young patients that racing isn’t just for one type of person. Her genuine approach to brightening kids’ days proves that authentic community engagement beats corporate box-checking every time.

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