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, with 57,000+ Instagram followers and 67,000+ total audience across platforms including Instagram, Threads, and Substack.

Sarah is a contributor to Motorsport Network, one of the world's largest motorsport media companies. She is an official content partner of the FIA and 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.

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

  • An official FIA content partner with verified 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 a highly engaged 67K+ 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

  • Official FIA content partner, Miami Grand Prix 2026 and Canadian Grand Prix 2026

  • Paddock pass access, Miami Grand Prix 2026

  • On-camera presenting from the Formula 1 starting grid, Miami Grand Prix 2026 and Canadian Grand Prix 2026

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

  • Media access: F1 Academy, Canadian Grand Prix 2026 (Montreal)

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

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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Gary Connelly — Chief Steward, FIA

  • Bernd Mayländer — Official FIA Formula 1 Safety Car Driver

  • Isack Hadjar — Formula 1 Driver, Racing Bulls

  • 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

  • Payton Westcott — Racing Driver, F1 Academy

  • 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

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

  • Disney

  • Casa Noon

Audience & Platform Stats:

  • 57,000+ Instagram followers (@sarahonthegrid)

  • 347,000+ Threads views in past 30 days

  • 67,000+ total cross-platform audience

  • 14% Instagram engagement rate

  • 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

  • Grew from zero to 57K+ followers in just over one year

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

  • 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

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 as an official FIA content partner, a position held by very few American women.

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

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

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, an official FIA content partner, and has built a 67K+ cross-platform audience by making F1 accessible to new fans.

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