Motorsport

Racing Together, opens in a new tab, (accessed 18 August 2025). Australia’s first motorsport team dedicated to providing a structured pathway for young Indigenous talents on and off the track. Racing Together was co-founded by Monique Connelly and Garry Connelly AM, Australia’s FIA delegate in late 2020 and has been embraced by all levels of the motorsport world, from seven-time World Drivers Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton to Australia’s leading Supercars team owners. They offer a range of programs that cater to aspiring racers and enthusiasts at different stages of their motorsport journey. Programs are designed not only to teach the technical aspects of racing but also to develop essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience. Participants are introduced to the fundamentals of racing, including vehicle mechanics, driving techniques, and race strategy. More importantly, they receive mentorship from experienced professionals who guide them in personal and professional development. They also emphasise education, ensuring that our participants can balance their academic pursuits with their passion for motorsport.

• Racing Together wins global recognition, opens in a new tab, Motorsport Australia, (December 2022). Racing Together received the inaugural FIA President’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award from FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The honour recognises outstanding commitment to diverse and inclusive practices and activities that foster equitable, sustainable, and measurable change.