Kate Reid - Williams F1 Engineer to Lune Master Baker

Kate Reid - Williams F1 Engineer to Lune Master Baker

Author: Paramex Digital January 16, 2023 Duration: 1:36:54

This week on the Driven Chat Podcast, Rachael Downie chats with Kate Reid, a lady with an incredible career behind her and a fantastic legacy ahead. Kate fell in love with F1 as a child, thanks to the influence of her father and later decided she was destined to work within the industry.


Kate joined Williams F1 aged 23, moving from her home in Melbourne, Australia, to the U.K. to work as an aerodynamics engineer and to embark on a career that would have her travelling the world with Formula 1.


In this week's episode, Kate explains how life took a turn for her leading her into a battle with her mental health and eating disorders which would eventually lead to an unexpected next chapter in life... as a world-famous baker and business owner. Kate now owns Lune, a specialist bakery making croissants so good that customers queue for hours to buy them.


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For a while, the drivenchat podcast served as the weekly audio companion to the Driven platform, wrapping up the automotive world into candid conversations. Each episode paired the insights of a special guest from across the industry with the distinct perspectives of its three hosts. Listeners heard automotive writer, producer, and presenter John Marcar alongside automotive and lifestyle photographer Amy Heynes, with analysis from a racing driver and vehicle dynamics expert. This combination meant discussions naturally flowed from technical deep-dives into engineering and performance to the broader culture and style surrounding cars, all grounded in genuine expertise. The podcast has since concluded its run, with new episodes continuing under the refreshed banner of The Driven Podcast. The existing library of drivenchat episodes remains a compelling archive, capturing specific moments and voices from the motoring scene through relaxed yet informed dialogue. It was a show where passion for cars was the starting point, not the entire destination, often veering into the personal stories and unexpected tangents that make the automotive community so diverse. Produced by Paramex Digital, the series sits within the leisure and automotive categories, offering a backstage pass to the people who design, drive, photograph, and obsess over vehicles of all kinds.
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