Rebecca Lee
Formula racing // Hartlepool, United Kingdom
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Rebecca Lee is the FIA’s first female official F1 starter, a role she achieved through hard work and determination. Initially working in transport, she shifted to the F1 paddock and British Superbikes, igniting her passion for motorsport. She progressed from FIA Formula 2 and 3 to F1 starts, becoming a pioneering figure and an inspiration to young girls in motorsport.
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Rebecca Lee broke barriers in September 2023 when she became the FIA’s first female official Formula 1 race starter, bringing her professional background in operations and legal compliance to one of motorsport’s most visible roles.
EARLY YEARS
Before entering motorsport, Rebecca worked in the transport industry focusing on operations and legal compliance. Her path to Formula 1 began indirectly when she transitioned to handling service and contracts within the F1 paddock and British Superbikes.
EARLY SUCCESS
After becoming familiar with the high-energy environment of motorsport, Lee took on various roles related to race starts, including manual installation on the pit wall and ensuring timely activation of start lights. Her competence in these areas led to opportunities starting races for FIA Formula 2 and Formula 3, proving her capabilities before her historic F1 appointment.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2023: Appointed as the first female official F1 race starter by the FIA in September[1][5].
- Prior to 2023: Successfully served as race starter for Formula 2 and Formula 3[1].
REPUTATION
Lee has established herself as a dedicated professional known for her attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure. Her role requires precision timing and strict adherence to safety protocols, responsibilities she handles with recognized competence. She attributes her success to effective teamwork within the FIA single-seater sector, emphasizing the collaborative nature of motorsport operations. As a pioneer breaking gender barriers, Rebecca has become an inspiration for young women interested in motorsport careers.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Rebecca is committed to inspiring the next generation of female motorsport professionals through her continued work with the FIA. She actively participates in mentoring programs and engages with young women seeking advice about entering the industry, emphasizing the importance of hard work and merit in achieving success in motorsport.
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Exclusive: Getting to know FIA F1 race starter Rebecca Lee
On the grid gantry with FIA’s first female official F1 starter
FIA appoints first female official race starter for Formula 1
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