#20: Paddock43 & The Women Rewriting the F1 Narrative

With the Australian Grand Prix taking place this week, Momentum  is heading trackside to talk about the women reshaping motorsport - not just behind the wheel, but behind the mic.Host Kat Sasso sits down with Patricia Valeri Mellior and Elle Baillieu, the duo behind ⁠Paddock43⁠, a female-led motorsport podcast carving out space in one of sport’s most male-dominated arenas. What started as a passion project has become a platform helping redefine who gets to analyse, critique and celebrate Formula 1. They share how they fell in love with the sport, the moment they realised this wasn’t just a hobby, and what it’s really like building credibility in a space that hasn’t always felt welcoming to women. As the F1 rolls into Melbourne, the conversation explores how the culture of motorsport is evolving — from women working as engineers and strategists to the growing impact of female-led media on how the sport is perceived. Patricia and Elle reflect on the responsibility that comes with visibility, why representation matters for the next generation of girls watching trackside, and what still needs to shift to make the paddock more inclusive.Plus, with race week looming, they give us the inside scoop on what makes the Australian Grand Prix so special, what fans can expect this season, and why major sporting moments like this can change the trajectory of who feels like they belong in the sport. See you at the F1?!