More women are in position for a successful career in motorsport in the wake of the Australian Grand Prix, backed by a $240,000 investment from the Federal Government.
Motorsport Australia’s Girls on Track program provides mentoring, networking and hands-on opportunities for young women and girls aged 8 to 22 years old interested in the motorsport industry.
Minister for Sport Anika Wells met program participants at the Albert Park Street Circuit, who have been undertaking work experience across technical, corporate, communications and commercial roles during the event, to see the positive impact of the program in-person.
“The Albanese Government is proud to support programs that create career pathways and opportunities for more young women in motorsport,” Minister Wells said.
“It’s been fantastic to meet with people who are benefitting from hands-on experience and valuable exposure to motorsport – making a meaningful difference to their career trajectories.
“I can’t wait to see more women on the track, behind the wheel and behind the scenes of the Formula 1 and other great motorsport events.”
During Grand Prix week, 22 participants enjoyed experiences in team operations, including high performance engineering environments and race preparation as well as exposure to event delivery, communications and stakeholder engagement processes.
In 2025, more than 1,000 young women participated in the Girls on Track program across the country, strengthening industry pipelines and career pathways.
Motorsport Australia CEO Josh Blanksby outlined the program creates meaningful development opportunities for young women in motorsport.
“The Girls on Track Program is a cornerstone of Motorsport Australia’s participation pathways, providing young women with meaningful opportunities to explore careers in motorsport with a strong emphasis on STEM-related fields,” Blanksby said.
“Support from the Australian Government has been instrumental in expanding the program’s national reach. This continued investment ensures we can transform passion and potential into tangible career pathways for young women right across Australia.”
A team of advocates working in the industry also supports these unique opportunities, from team owners to engineers, physiotherapists to officials – all women with expertise in their fields.
Supercars remains an ardent supporter of the Girls on Track program, with several teams and the Supercars management team consistently offering unique opportunities for participants to work in important event roles.
Supercars Chief Executive James Warburton described the Girls on Track participants as valuable contributors when assisting at rounds each season.
“Programs like Girls on Track create opportunities for young women who will form the next generation of talent in the motorsport industry,” Warburton said.
“Their enthusiasm and capability demonstrate the value of this program and the impact of supporting greater female participation across all areas of motorsport.”
Funding for Girls on Track was delivered by the Australian Sports Commission’s Play Well program, which supports the creation of great sporting environments where people of all ages, backgrounds, genders and abilities can come together to access the benefits of sport.
A further $12,000 in Play Well funding supports Motorsport Australia’s Women’s Introduction to Motorsport program, which enables women to experience the sport for the first time from the familiarity of their own car.
