<p>In this episode of the Everything Trackside Podcast, we’re joined by racing driver and Grand Tour test driver Abbie Eaton.</p><p>Abbie takes us through her journey into motorsport — from growing up around racing to competing across touring cars, GT machinery, and W Series, as well as her work in television and media.</p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>Her early career and progression through different racing series</li><li>The realities of funding and building a career in motorsport</li><li>Her experience working on The Grand Tour</li><li>What it takes to succeed both on and off the track</li></ul><p>We also dive into one of the most powerful parts of her story — her recovery from a serious back injury in 2021 and the mental and physical challenge of returning to racing.</p><p>Plus, we explore:</p><ul><li>The future of women in motorsport</li><li>W Series vs F1 Academy and the pathway to Formula 1</li><li>Why investment and structure still need to improve</li></ul><p>We also talk about Abbie’s work with Racing Pride and the importance of representation and inclusion within motorsport — and how simply being visible can make a real difference to fans and future drivers.</p><p>🎯 This is an honest and insightful conversation about the realities of racing, resilience, and where the sport is heading next.</p><p></p><p>📲 Follow Everything Trackside for more interviews &amp; race coverage</p><p>#F1 #F1Academy #WomenInMotorsport #RacingPride #Formula2 #Formula3 #Motorsport #Podcast #EverythingTrackside</p><p></p><p></p><p>📊 <b>Join our Fantasy &amp; Predictions Leagues:</b><br /><b>FANTASY</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6DCIJSCL08" target="_blank">https://fantasy.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6DCIJSCL08</a> - <b>P6DCIJSCL08</b> </p><p><b>PREDICTIONS</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://f1predict.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6YSOPCIE10" target="_blank">https://f1predict.formula1.com/en/leagues/join/P6YSOPCIE10</a> - <b>P6YSOPCIE10</b> </p><p></p><p>📖 <b>Pre-order Slicks Magazine Issue 3:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://slicksmag.com" target="_blank">https://slicksmag.com</a></p><p>Use code ETS10 at checkout for 10% off</p><p></p><p>🎙<b> Follow Everything Trackside for race previews, reviews, and weekly F1 discussion. - </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/everythingtrackside" target="_blank"><b>linktr.ee/everythingtrackside</b></a><b> </b></p>