top of page
  • Black Twitter Icon
  • Black Instagram Icon
  • Black Facebook Icon
  • Spotify
  • LinkedIn

Veloce Racing "Racing For All" candidate Amanda Kangai talks about her first Extreme E event on-site

Writer's picture: Alessia Koua N'ziAlessia Koua N'zi

With the third season of the electric off-road racing series Extreme E well underway, Females in Motorsport got to talk to Amanda Kangai, Junior Engineer for Veloce Racing thanks to the Racing For All initiative.


Credit: Veloce Racing

In collaboration with Lewis Hamilton’s “The Hamilton Commission”, Extreme E has launched an initiative called Racing For All. It aims to support young mechanics and engineers by joining the electric off-road championship and giving them hands-on experience to learn what’s needed to work in the motorsport industry.


Amanda Kangai is the Racing For All recruit for Veloce Racing, a racing team founded by Rupert Svendsen-Cook, Daniel Bailey, Jack Clarke, Formula E driver Jean-Eric Vergne and Red Bull Racing F1 Team Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey.


“I got into motorsport through Formula 1 when I was pretty young,” Amanda tells to Females in Motorsport. “I watched it with my dad, and I always found the engineering side very interesting.”


Amanda, who is currently studying engineering at the University of Cambridge, got involved with Extreme E last year as a student ambassador.


“That was my first step into motorsport,” she says. “I was giving paddock tours and learning more about the motorsport environment.”


While being a student ambassador in Season 2, Veloce Racing came to Amanda for the Racing For All project.


“Veloce is a team I always liked,” Amanda says. “I met Mariella Bailey (Veloce Racing Head of Operations) during the Sardinian event, and I enjoyed our conversation. I did take the chance, and after interviews, I’m so happy to have gained this opportunity.”


Amanda in her first XE event in Scotland. Credit: Amanda Kangai

Amanda joined the team at the Hydro X Prix, held on May 13-14, in Scotland. The location that hosted the off-road double-header event was the former Glenmuckloch opencast coal mine site in Dumfries & Galloway.


“There was the classic Scottish weather: raining, muddy, cold but beautiful,” Amanda says. “The track was demanding, so it was great to join the team on a track walk to discuss strategy and also admire the landscapes.”


Credit: Veloce Racing

As per rule, every team needs to have just six mechanics and engineers, so Amanda is the seventh member of the team and has the opportunity to learn physically how to work on a competitive level in the industry.


“I learned a lot from my first Extreme E weekend,” Amanda says. “Veloce is partnered with ART Grand Prix. Their engineers and mechanics have been really helpful and encouraging through my learning process.”


Her role during the season will be to help out the engineers of her team and, for her first weekend on-site, she analysed data during every session held and set up all the information for the drivers to view and see what to improve on the track.


The current Veloce Racing line-up consists of rally driver Molly Taylor and rallycross driver Kevin Hansen and Amanda enjoyed working with them from the off.


“Both of our drivers bring good vibes to the team,” she says. “I love to see the teamwork between Molly and Kevin.”


“Scotland was a home race so winning there meant even more,” says Amanda. “Veloce is so unique because it started as an esports team and now is a winning racing team. The communication between everyone within the crew is on point and the drivers' line-up is phenomenal. The team deserves this as they’re all working hard.”


Amanda and her team celebrating their win at the Hydro X Prix, Round 2. Credit: Colin McMaster

Extreme E's idea of having a male and a female driver in every team sharing duties is what amazed Amanda about this championship.


“Something I would love to see are female drivers in Formula 1,” Amanda says. “It’s great to showcase women in motorsport and give them a platform.”


Amanda with Kevin Hansen's helmet. Credit: Amanda Kangai

The advice Amanda gives to whoever wants to work as an engineer in motorsport is to have confidence and, specifically for this industry, network, gain work experience, and join the Formula Student of your school cause it’s helpful to get more knowledge that can be added to your CV.


After her first experience on-site, Amanda really wants to work in motorsport in the future.


“You can have bad moments but when you have good moments, they’re really good,” she says.


“Even from the negative moments you can learn, so in the en,d I love it and I would love to continue on this path.”



Despite having had exposure to motorsport very Formula 1-based, after experiencing Extreme E, Amanda would like to be still involved in off-road racing in the future cause she finds it very entertaining.


This is just the start of a fantastic journey in motorsport for Amanda Kangai as she’ll join the team for the remaining rounds of the 2023 Extreme E season in September and December.





188 Comments


Aleyna
Aleyna
4 days ago

Top Reasons Nursing Students Use Professional Writing Services

Nursing students face a demanding academic journey that requires them to balance coursework, clinical rotations, research, and personal responsibilities. Academic writing is an integral part of nursing education, encompassing assignments nurs fpx 6085 assessment 1 such as essays, case studies, research papers, and evidence-based practice reports. Many students turn to professional writing services to navigate these challenges effectively. The use of professional nursing writing services has become increasingly popular due to various reasons, including time constraints, difficulty with academic writing, the need for high-quality research, and the pressure to achieve excellent grades. Understanding the key reasons why nursing students seek professional writing assistance highlights the significant role these services play in supporting their…


Like

lilywork
lilywork
4 days ago

Understanding the Impact of "Take My Class Online" Services on Academic Performance

The rapid growth of online education has transformed the way students pursue learning, offering flexibility and accessibility like never before. However, with these benefits come challenges, such as time management, academic pressure, and maintaining consistent performance. To address these challenges, many students turn to “Take My Class Online” services—platforms that provide academic assistance for online courses.

While these services promise convenience and improved grades, their impact on academic performance is a subject of debate. Do they genuinely enhance learning outcomes, or do they undermine the principles of education? This article explores how nurs fpx 4000 assessment 1 influence academic performance, the benefits and risks involved, and the ethical considerations…

Like

mary c
mary c
6 days ago

How Expert Writing Supports Nurses in Designing Trauma-Informed Care Models

The excursion for a nursing degree, especially, most extremely brilliant plan, in class levels, requires a beast commitment of time, exertion, and wise bet. Understudies ought to control complex theoretical appraisals while at the same time making obliging endpoints head for patient idea nurs fpx 4025 assessment 4. The sharp risk can be overpowering, given the monster number of attempts, research papers, tenable assessments, and sharp articles that should be finished inside close cutoff times. Nursing causing affiliations to have arisen as an essential really vital relationship for understudies examining these difficulties, giving master help with making regularly talking around prepared, reasonable, and enlighteningly sound records. These affiliations assist understudies…

Like

cijopi7964
6 days ago

Expert Nursing Papers: Your Path to Excellence

Nursing is a dynamic and ever-evolving field that requires a strong foundation of knowledge, research, and critical thinking skills. As nursing education progresses, students and professionals alike are expected to produce high-quality academic work that reflects the complexities of healthcare practices and the latest advancements in nursing science. Expert nursing papers are integral to achieving academic excellence, enabling nursing students to demonstrate their understanding of theory, practice, and research methodologies.

An expert nursing paper goes beyond simply providing answers to questions. It engages in in-depth analysis, critical thought, and evidence-based practice. These papers contribute to the development of nurses who are capable of providing compassionate, competent, and scientifically grounded care. Understanding the path…

Like

Watson Luis
Watson Luis
7 days ago

Redefining Education with Capella FlexPath Assessments

The way we learn is evolving, and Capella University is at the forefront of this change with its FlexPath assessments. Designed for modern learners, this innovative educational model combines flexibility, affordability, and skill-focused learning, making it a preferred choice for professionals and students alike.

What Are Capella FlexPath Assessments?

Capella FlexPath assessments are an integral part of competency-based learning. Unlike traditional education systems, these assessments focus on demonstrating mastery of knowledge and skills rather than adhering to strict timelines or completing arbitrary assignments. This approach gives students full control over their learning experience.

Core Features of FlexPath Assessments

  1. Self-Paced ProgressionStudents determine their pace, advancing through nurs fpx 4065 assessment 2 assessments as quickly or…

Like

Thanks for submitting!

© 2023 by Bump & Beyond. Proudly created with Wix.com

bottom of page