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

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 the Sphere & plans for 2024 02:40 – Women’s sport boom in the US & why timing matters 03:55 – Title battle ending in Vegas: Silvia’s excitement 05:00 – What race operations actually handle on Vegas weekend 06:30 – Why Las Vegas is one of the hardest races to run 08:05 – Cold nights, unique street layout & tire strategy challenges 09:30 – Silvia’s journey: from marshal in Spain to Race Director 11:15 – How motorsport has changed for women 12:25 – Fixing the pyramid for girls: F1 Academy & Discover Your Drive 13:35 – Racing Emily Prazer in karts & Silvia’s hopes for the future 🔥 Must-Watch Moments -“Las Vegas is one of the most complex races we run — nothing about it is normal.” -“Putting F1 Academy on the Sphere is a milestone for women in motorsport.” -“We need to fix the pyramid. Girls deserve the same opportunities from day one.” -“Race control is people, pressure, and safety — not just pressing buttons.” -“Women already exist in motorsport. What we need is visibility and access.” 📲 Enjoyed this episode? Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with the people shaping Formula 1, IndyCar and F1 Academy. #SilviaBellot #F1Academy #RaceDirector #F1 #LasVegasGP #WomenInMotorsport #TrackLimitsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices