The Decisions Fans Never See: Silvia Bellot on Race Control Pressure | S03EP15

About this episode

Silvia Bellot discusses her dual role at the Las Vegas Grand Prix and F1 Academy, sharing insights on race control and the evolution of women's participation in motorsport.

Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TRACKLIMITS. Promo Code TRACKLIMITS In this episode, we sit down with Silvia Bellot, Race Director for F1 Academy and one of the most respected officials in global motorsport. Silvia opens up about juggling two massive responsibilities at once — helping run the Las Vegas Grand Prix while preparing for the F1 Academy season finale taking place on the same weekend. She shares insight into what fans don’t see behind the scenes, why Las Vegas is one of the most complex races on the calendar, and how the unique nighttime desert conditions can completely change a weekend. Silvia also speaks candidly about her journey from volunteer marshal in Spain to becoming a leader in race control, and how the motorsport ladder must evolve to truly support young girls entering the sport. From promoting F1 Academy on the Las Vegas Sphere to discussing the rise of women’s sport in North America, Silvia brings honesty, clarity, and passion to this conversation about motorsport’s future. ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Balancing Las Vegas GP & F1 Academy 00:32 – Why F1 Academy racing in Vegas is the perfect fit 01:35 – Promoting F1 Academy on…

People in this episode

Guest: Silvia Bellot

Topics covered

• race control
• motorsport
• women in sports
• F1 Academy
• Las Vegas Grand Prix
• behind the scenes

Keywords

• race director
• motorsport ladder
• Las Vegas
• women's sport
• F1 Academy
• race operations
• nighttime conditions

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: F1 Academy, Las Vegas Grand Prix

Products: Carver Mat

Places: Las Vegas, Spain, North America

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