Jennie Gow | Hosted By Savannah Thomas| S1 E11

New host Savannah Thomas speaks to Jennie Gow is a distinguished radio, television presenter and journalist, renowned for her extensive work in motorsport broadcasting. She currently serves as BBC’s Formula 1 Presenter and Pit Lane Reporter Correspondent, contributing across television, radio, and online platforms, and is the presenter and pit lane reporter for BBC Radio 5 Live's Formula 1 coverage. Jennie career in broadcasting began in 1999 when she joined BBC Sport as a production secretary for "Sports Personality of the Century." Her passion for motorsports led her to present speedway and motocross events on various networks, including Channel 4 and Sky Sports. In 2010, Jennie became the presenter for BBC Sport's MotoGP coverage and in 2011, she joined BBC Radio 5 Live's Formula 1 team as a pit lane reporter and has been a prominent figure in F1 broadcasting since. Additionally, Jennie has presented ITV4's coverage of the FIA Formula E Championship and has been a co-commentator for the English-language world feed of Extreme E since 2021, the rise of Drive to Survive saw Jennie be a key figure and voice throughout seasons reviewing the drama in the world of Formula 1. In December 2022, Jennie suffered a significant health setback when she experienced a serious stroke that affected her speech and writing abilities. Her recovery journey was aided by a nurse who encouraged her to "get angry" to regain her speech. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, Jennie returned to work part-time in July 2023 and resumed her full-time duties as a presenter and correspondent in 2024. During her recovery, Jennie authored a book titled "How to Read F1," which was released in November 2024. The writing process played a therapeutic role in her rehabilitation, helping her overcome lingering dyslexia resulting from the stroke.Jennie is a huge inclusion advocate and close friend of Driven By Us and we're proud to have her own the podcast! You can order her book via the linkOrder Here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.