Stephanie Travers, Groundbreaking F1 Figure, Joins Ignition's Motorsport Speakers Roster

March 8, 2024

Ignition Human Performance proudly announces the addition of Stephanie Travers to its esteemed "Motorsport Speakers" roster. Stephanie is renowned as the first woman of colour to grace the F1 podium at the Styrian Grand Prix in 2020, has carved her path as a trailblazer in the world of motorsports.

Following her historic podium moment alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton while representing the Mercedes AMG F1 team, as part of her role as Trackside Fluid Engineer for the team's principal partner Petronas, she has been instrumental in the F1 7 time World Champion's "Mission 44" charitable initiative where she serves as the Senior Development Officer, supporting visionary organisations and empowering young minds in underserved communities.

In addition to her achievements, Stephanie was the Deputy Team Principal for the Extreme E team X44, further solidifying her influence and commitment to the motorsports community. Being able to speak into a range of topics around leadership and team management, Stephanie is very passionate about education and specifically ensuring that future female engineers are exposed to the myriad of career opportunities, along with diversity and inclusion in the racing & business sphere.

After her role for Mercedes AMG F1 principal partner Petronas, Stephanie became Deputy Team Principal of Extreme E Team X44

Stephanie Travers expressed her excitement about joining the Motorsport Speakers roster, stating,

"It's great to be part of Ignition Human Performance's Motorsport Speakers. I am eager to share my experiences, insights, and passion for motorsports with a broader audience. Together, we can inspire and drive positive change through the lessons learned on and off the track."

Nick Butcher, Managing Director of Ignition Human Performance, highlighted the significance of having Stephanie on the Motorsport Speakers roster and the value it will add to clients:

"Stephanie Travers brings a unique perspective and a wealth of experience to our Motorsport Speakers roster. Her journey from the F1 podium to her impactful roles in charitable initiatives, such as Mission 44 and team management is truly inspiring. We believe Stephanie's presence will resonate with our clients, providing valuable insights and lessons drawn from the dynamic world of motorsports."

To see Stephanie's full profile, along with the options to enquire or book her for your next business conference or training event, please head over to MotorsportSpeakers.com or email motorsporttobusiness@ignitionperform.com

Nick Butcher

Managing Director of Ignition Human Performance
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Nick Butcher

Managing Director of Ignition Human Performance
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