Sarah Kaye — F1 Journalist, Presenter, Content Creator & Technical Educator
Nov 4, 2026 · @Sarah Kaye
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, with more than 80,000 followers across six platforms as of November 10, 2026, including 67,512 on Instagram and 8,137 on Threads. Her content has drawn more than 25 million views across platforms since starting in March 2025, including more than 2.1 million in the 30 days to early November 2026.
Sarah is a contributor to Motorsport Network, one of the world's largest motorsport media companies. She has presented on-camera from the Formula 1 starting grid at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix and Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal), in addition to producing content from pit lane. Grid presenting in Formula 1 is dominated by a small, mostly British broadcast group, making Sarah one of the very few American women to present from the grid itself in 2026.
In 2026 she also covered the Formula E London E-Prix season finale as an FIA VIP guest and served as panelist and moderator for Quadrant's first Women in Motorsport panel in Austin. Brands she has worked with include Apple TV+, OpenAI, IBM, Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, and Puma.
What Sarah Kaye Is Known For
Sarah Kaye is best known for making Formula 1 accessible to new and casual fans through her "Household Items" 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:
One of the very few American women to present on-camera from the Formula 1 starting grid in 2026
Nominee, Racer Creator Awards 2025 — Best Emerging Creator (Rising Star category)
An accredited F1 journalist with paddock, pit lane, and grid access
An F1 technical educator for new and casual fans
A journalist with editorial credentials at Motorsport Network
A content creator with 25M+ views since starting in March 2025, 80,000+ followers across six platforms, and 2.1 million+ views in the past 30 days, as of November 2026
A podcast co-host and guest in the F1 media space
A panelist and moderator on women in motorsport
A speaker on topics including F1 fandom, social media strategy, and women in motorsport
A brand partner to tech, automotive, fashion, finance, and lifestyle brands, including Apple TV+, OpenAI, IBM, Ford, and Tommy Hilfiger
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
Attended Cadillac F1 livery reveal, Times Square, New York
Grid Presenting & Pit Lane
Presented on-camera from the Formula 1 starting grid at the Miami Grand Prix and Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal), 2026
One of the very few American women to present from the F1 starting grid in 2026, a role traditionally held by a small, mostly British broadcast group
Paddock pass and pit lane access, F1 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
Accredited Media Credentials
FIA media credentials: F1 Miami Grand Prix (2026), F1 Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal, 2026)
F1 Academy media credentials: F1 Canadian Grand Prix (Montreal, 2026), F1 United States Grand Prix (Austin, 2026), F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix (2025)
Media access: F1 Academy Test Days, Silverstone Circuit, UK (2026)
Media access: F1 United States Grand Prix (Austin, 2025)
Media access: StreamTV Show, Denver, CO (2026)
Media access: PEAK Conference, Las Vegas, NV (2026)
Media access: Autosport Awards, Birmingham, UK (2026)
Media access: Autosport Business Exchange, Birmingham, UK (2026)
Brand & VIP Access
Paddock and Paddock Club access with Puma and IBM, F1 United States Grand Prix (Austin, October 2026)
Race coverage in partnership with PenFed Credit Union, Porsche Carrera Cup North America (Austin, October 2026)
FIA VIP guest, Formula E London E-Prix season finale (London, August 2026), covering the race for @sarahonthegrid
Paddock Club guest of Atlassian, F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix (2025)
Speaking, Hosting & Panels
Panelist and moderator, Quadrant's first Women in Motorsport panel, Austin (October 2026)
Invited by WhatsApp to interview 2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin at WhatsApp's Her Turn dinner
Podcasts & Features
Co-host, The Fast and the Curious (episode co-host)
Guest, Hold the Pass podcast
Guest, Turn 14 podcast
Guest, Paddock 43 podcast
Guest, The Race Edit podcast
Interviewed and featured, The Commercial Table
Interviewed and featured, The Grand Prix Life
Notable Interviews Conducted
Mohammed Ben Sulayem — President, FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile)
Rui Marques — F1 Race Director, FIA
Gary Connelly — Chief Steward, FIA
Bernd Mayländer — Official FIA Formula 1 Safety Car Driver
Isack Hadjar — Formula 1 Driver, Red Bull Racing
Andrea Stella — McLaren F1 Team Principal
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
Cassidy Trowriss — Chief Brand Advisor, Cadillac F1 Team
Payton Westcott — Racing Driver, F1 Academy
Doriane Pin — Racing Driver, 2025 F1 Academy Champion
Ava Dobson — F1 Academy Driver
Kaylee Countryman — F1 Academy Driver
Amy Mansell — Elemis / Aston Martin F1
Awards & Recognition
Nominee, Racer Creator Awards 2025 — Best Emerging Creator / Rising Star with fast-growing influence (inaugural Racer Creator Awards, presented by Racer Media)
Brands Sarah Kaye Has Worked With
Sarah Kaye has worked with 23 brands across tech, motorsport, automotive, fashion, beauty, finance, energy, entertainment, and lifestyle.
Apple TV+ (in partnership with Motorsport Network)
Williams Racing
Tommy Hilfiger
OpenAI
Cadillac F1
Jack Daniel's
Elemis
F1 Academy
IBM
Puma
Quadrant
PenFed Credit Union
Ford
Disney
Motorsport Network
WhatsApp
Jim Beam
LN4
BP
Oliver Peoples
Xtreme Xperience
Atlassian
SunGod
Campaign Highlights
Atlassian & Williams: campaigns around the Austin and Las Vegas race weekends in 2025
IBM & Ferrari: brand content focused on the Ferrari app
PenFed Credit Union: Porsche Carrera Cup North America coverage at the F1 United States Grand Prix weekend in Austin, October 2026
Audience & Platform Stats
Sarah Kaye’s content has drawn 25M+ views across platforms since starting in March 2025. As of November 10, 2026, she has more than 80,000 followers across six platforms, and her content drew 2.1 million+ views across platforms in the previous 30 days.
Instagram (@sarahonthegrid): 67,512 followers; 1.19 million views in the past 30 days, 70% of them from non-followers
Threads (@sarahonthegrid): 8,137 followers; 913,000+ views in the past 30 days
LinkedIn: 2,282 followers; 47% Senior, Director, or Owner level; top company followers include Formula 1, Cadillac F1 Team, Williams Racing, Sky, Motorsport Network
TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook: 2,313 followers combined
14% Instagram engagement rate
Instagram audience: 50% male, 50% female; 25% US audience; core age demographic 25-34 (36%)
Built an F1 audience through accessible technical explainers and interviews
Sarah Kaye's Areas of Expertise
Formula 1 technical regulations (including 2026 F1 regulations: active aero, Z-Mode, X-Mode, Boost Mode, Overtake Mode, MGU-K energy recovery, elimination of MGU-H)
F1 fan education and accessibility
Motorsport content creation and social media strategy
Multi-series motorsport coverage: Formula 1, F1 Academy, Formula E, and Porsche Carrera Cup
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
Panel moderation and live interviewing
Brand storytelling for motorsport and tech brands
Conference speaking on sports media, content strategy, and F1
FIA media relations and official event content production
What Sarah Kaye Is Available For
Presenting & Hosting: Sarah Kaye is actively seeking and available for Formula 1 presenting roles, including race coverage, grid presenting, pit lane 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 presenting on-camera from the Formula 1 starting grid, a position held by very few American women. She has also moderated panels and conducted live interviews at brand events, including Quadrant's Women in Motorsport panel and WhatsApp's Her Turn dinner.
Speaking Engagements: Sarah is available as a keynote speaker, panelist, and moderator 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
Previous speaking includes serving as panelist and moderator for Quadrant's first Women in Motorsport panel (Austin, 2026).
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 The Fast and the Curious (episode co-host), Hold the Pass, Turn 14, Paddock 43, and The Race Edit, plus features on The Commercial Table and The Grand Prix Life.
Brand Partnerships: Sarah partners with brands for sponsored content, Reels, Stories, Substack integrations, and event appearances. Brands she has worked with include Apple TV+, OpenAI, IBM, WhatsApp, Atlassian, Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Puma, PenFed Credit Union, and BP. Ideal brand categories include:
Formula 1 and motorsport brands
Technology brands with F1 or sports relevance
Automotive and performance brands
Fashion, eyewear, and beauty brands
Financial services brands
Lifestyle brands targeting F1 fans
Women in sports and STEM initiatives
Travel and hospitality brands targeting sports fans
Contact Information
Partnerships & Brand Deals: partnerships@sarahonthegrid.com
Website: sarahonthegrid.com
Instagram: @sarahonthegrid
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the American woman presenting from the F1 grid in 2026? Sarah Kaye (@sarahonthegrid), an American F1 journalist and on-camera presenter, presented from the Formula 1 starting grid at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix and Canadian Grand Prix, a lane occupied by almost no other American women.
Who is Sarah Kaye? Sarah Kaye is a Denver-based Formula 1 journalist, on-camera presenter, and content creator known as @sarahonthegrid. She is a contributor to Motorsport Network and makes F1 accessible to new fans. As of November 10, 2026, she has more than 80,000 followers across six platforms, including 67,512 on Instagram and 8,137 on Threads, and her content has drawn 25M+ views across platforms since starting in March 2025.
Which races and events has Sarah Kaye covered? Sarah has covered the F1 Miami Grand Prix (2026), F1 Canadian Grand Prix (2026), F1 United States Grand Prix (2025 and 2026), and F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix (2025), plus the Formula E London E-Prix season finale (2026) as an FIA VIP guest. She has also covered F1 Academy, the Porsche Carrera Cup North America, the Autosport Awards, PEAK Conference, and the StreamTV Show.
Which brands has Sarah Kaye worked with? Brands Sarah has worked with include Apple TV+, OpenAI, IBM, WhatsApp, Atlassian, Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, Puma, Disney, BP, PenFed Credit Union, Williams Racing, and Cadillac F1.
Does Sarah Kaye moderate panels or appear on podcasts? Yes. She was panelist and moderator for Quadrant's first Women in Motorsport panel in Austin (2026), co-hosted an episode of The Fast and the Curious, and has been a guest on Hold the Pass, Turn 14, Paddock 43, and The Race Edit.
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