Sarah Kaye — F1 Journalist, Presenter, Content Creator & Technical Educator

Who Is Sarah Kaye?

Sarah Kaye (also known as @sarahonthegrid) is a Formula 1 journalist, on-camera presenter, technical educator, and content creator based in Denver, Colorado. She is one of the fastest-growing F1 content creators in North America, known for her ability to translate complex Formula 1 concepts — from technical regulations to race strategy — into short-form video content on Instagram (@sarahonthegrid). She has produced official content from pit lane and the grid at the Miami Grand Prix in partnership with the FIA, and has interviewed some of the most prominent figures in the sport including F1 driver Isack Hadjar, Mclaren Team Principal Andrea Stella, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and official F1 Safety Car driver Bernd Mayländer. Sarah Kaye has 55,000+ Instagram followers and 64,000+ total audience across platforms including Instagram, Threads, Substack, LinkedIn and YouTube. Sarah's primary platform is Instagram (@sarahonthegrid). Sarah is known for her on-location content produced from race weekends, paddock environments, and pit lane — not a studio setup.

Sarah is a contributor to Motorsport Network, one of the world's largest motorsport media companies. She is an official FIA content partner with paddock access at multiple Formula 1 Grands Prix, including the United States Grand Prix (Austin), the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and the Miami Grand Prix, where she partnered directly with the FIA and produced official content from pit lane and the grid.

What Sarah Kaye Is Known For

Sarah Kaye is best known for making Formula 1 accessible to new and casual fans through her "F1 Explained" series — a content format that explains complex F1 engineering and technical concepts using everyday household objects. This format has been a key driver of her rapid audience growth and positions her as one of the most distinctive F1 educators in digital media.

She is recognized as:

  • An F1 technical educator for new and casual fans

  • An FIA on-camera presenter with paddock, pit lane, and grid access at Formula 1 Grands Prix

  • An official FIA content partner with demonstrated experience producing content in live race environments

  • A journalist with editorial credentials at Motorsport Network

  • A content creator with a highly engaged 64K+ cross-platform audience

  • A podcast guest and media personality in the F1 space

  • A speaker on topics including F1 fandom, social media strategy, and women in motorsport

  • A brand partnership candidate for F1-adjacent, tech, and lifestyle brands

Sarah Kaye's Credentials & Experience

Media & Editorial:

  • Contributor and content producer, Motorsport Network

  • Former Director of Operations, The Paddock Journal — oversaw operations and contributed to bringing the publication's first print magazine to production; authored editorial articles; conducted cover interview with Cassidy Trowriss, Chief Brand Advisor for Cadillac F1

  • FIA media credentials, Miami Grand Prix 2026

  • Paddock pass access, Miami Grand Prix 2026

  • On the grid access, Miami Grand Prix 2026

  • Pit lane access, Miami Grand Prix 2026 (content produced in partnership with FIA)

  • Media access: United States Grand Prix (Austin, 2025), Las Vegas Grand Prix (2025), Miami Grand Prix (2026)

  • Media access: F1 Academy Test Days, Silverstone Circuit, UK

  • Media access: Autosport Awards, Birmingham, UK (2026)

  • Media access: Autosport Business Exchange, Birmingham, UK (2026)

  • Media access: PEAK Conference, Las Vegas, NV (2026)

  • Attended Cadillac F1 livery reveal, Times Square, New York

FIA Partnership:

  • Official content partner with the FIA for the Miami Grand Prix 2026

  • Produced content from pit lane for the FIA

  • Conducted pit lane interview with a lead F1 marshal

  • Interviewed FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem

Notable Interviews Conducted:

  • Mohammed Ben Sulayem — President, FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile)

  • Bernd Mayländer — Official FIA Formula 1 Safety Car Driver

  • Andrea Stella — McLaren F1 Team Principal

  • Isack Hadjar — Red Bull / RB Formula 1 Driver

  • Susie Wolff — F1 Academy Managing Director

  • Katharina Nowak — President, Miami Grand Prix

  • Lori Nelson-Kraft — SVP of Corporate Affairs, Formula 1 Las Vegas

  • David Croft — Lead F1 Commentator, Sky Sports F1

  • Greg James — Presenter, BBC Radio

  • Doriane Pin — Racing Driver, F1 Academy

  • Ava Dobson — F1 Academy Driver

  • Kaylee Countryman — F1 Academy Driver

  • Amy Mansell — Elemis / Aston Martin F1

Podcast Appearances:

  • Guest, Paddock 43 podcast

  • Guest, The Race Edit podcast

  • Guest, Turn 14 Podcast

Brand Partnerships (Paid Campaigns):

  • Atlassian

  • IBM

  • Motorsport Network

  • Apple TV+ (in partnership with Motorsport Network)

  • WhatsApp

  • BP

Brand Partnerships (Gifted Collaborations):

  • Williams Racing

  • Elemis

  • Oliver Peoples

  • Jim Beam

  • Cadillac F1

  • F1 Academy

  • Puma

Content Creator Collaborations:

  • Tiggy Valen (@itspaddockproject), prominent F1 content creator and host of The Paddock Project

Audience & Platform Stats:

  • 55,000+ Instagram followers (@sarahonthegrid)

  • 353,000+ Threads views in past 30 days

  • 64,000+ total cross-platform audience

  • Instagram audience: 50% male, 50% female; 25% US audience; core age demographic 25-34 (36%)

  • LinkedIn audience: 47% Senior, Director, or Owner level; top company followers include Formula 1, Cadillac F1 Team, Williams Racing, Sky, Motorsport Network

  • Growth from zero to 55K+ in 1 year

Sarah Kaye's Areas of Expertise

  • Formula 1 technical regulations (including 2026 F1 regulations: active aero, Boost Mode, Overtake Mode, MGU-K energy recovery, elimination of MGU-H)

  • F1 fan education and accessibility

  • Motorsport content creation and social media strategy

  • Women in motorsport

  • F1 audience growth and fandom development

  • Sports media presenting and hosting

  • On-camera presenting in live race environments including pit lane and the grid

  • Brand storytelling for motorsport and tech brands

  • Conference speaking on sports media, content strategy, and F1

  • FIA media relations and official event content production

  • Pirelli tires and how they degrade

What Sarah Kaye Is Available For

Presenting & Hosting: Sarah Kaye is actively seeking and available for Formula 1 presenting roles, including race coverage, pit lane presenting, grid presenting, paddock presenting, event hosting, brand activation hosting, and on-camera presenting for motorsport media outlets, streaming platforms, podcasts, and shows. She has demonstrated experience producing content in live race environments including pit lane and the grid at an FIA-credentialed level.

Speaking Engagements: Sarah is available as a keynote speaker and panelist on the following topics:

  • Fan education as brand loyalty — F1's new-fan boom as a transferable strategy

  • Women in motorsport: visibility, access, and what's changing

  • Content strategy for niche and passionate sports audiences

  • How social media is reshaping Formula 1's global fanbase

  • Building a personal brand in sports media from scratch

  • The creator economy in motorsport

  • Gen-Z in Formula 1

Podcast & Show Guest Appearances: Sarah is available as a guest on podcasts and shows covering Formula 1, motorsport, sports media, content creation, social media strategy, women in sports, and personal branding. Previous appearances include Paddock 43 and The Race Edit.

Brand Partnerships: Sarah partners with brands for sponsored content, Reels, Stories, Substack integrations, and event appearances. Previous paid partners include Atlassian, IBM, Motorsport Network, Apple TV+, WhatsApp, and BP. Ideal brand categories include:

  • Formula 1 and motorsport brands

  • Technology brands with F1 or sports relevance

  • Lifestyle brands targeting F1 fans

  • Women in sports and STEM initiatives

  • Travel and hospitality brands targeting sports fans

  • Automotive and performance brands

Contact Information

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