Racing Lives with Aurélie Donzelot

Mar 19 2024 27 ep. 42

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We're all racing through our daily lives these days, but how did each of us get there, and how do we cope? Each week, my guest and I slow down and take the time to discuss their motorsport beginnings, their challenges and the best advice they've gathered along the way. This is Racing Lives, hosted by Formula 1 PR and Social Media specialist Aurélie Donzelot.

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