About us
Let me introduce myself, my name is Lola de Jong, I’m 21 years old and based in the Netherlands. I'm the founder and owner of RacingMedia Girls, a platform built from pure passion and a powerful mission.
My goal? To create an inclusive community where motorsport lovers, regardless of gender, feel seen, respected, and connected. I've noticed, and still experience, that women in motorsport are often not taken seriously, and that needs to change. RacingMedia Girls is a space where both men and women come together, support each other, and celebrate the sport they love.
My own journey into motorsport began not so long ago, in 2021 to be exact. I grew up in a household where Formula 1 was never on TV, so I never really came into contact with it. That changed when I watched the Dutch Grand Prix for the first time. I thought, “Why not give it a try?”
From that moment on, I was hooked, and I haven’t missed a single race or session since.
Formula 1 has quickly become a massive part of my life. I live and breathe the sport, 24/7. What started as a hobby turned into a career, first with Viaplay, and now with my own platform, RacingMedia Girls.
Curious to hear more of my story, my experiences, and especially the goals I’m chasing with RacingMedia Girls? Then you’re in exactly the right place.
About us
My love for motorsport began in 2021, a time when the world was standing still, but something inside me started moving.
As a young teenager, I was ready to explore the world, but due to COVID, everything came to a halt. I spent most days stuck inside with little to look forward to. That’s when I discovered Formula 1.
Suddenly, I had something exciting to wait for every weekend, from media day and free practice sessions to qualifying and, of course, the race. I found myself reading everything I could and following the sport day and night. Without even realizing it, I had become obsessed.
It wasn’t just a hobby anymore, it became something I truly loved. Something that made me feel alive. That’s when I knew I wanted to turn this into a career.
At the time, I was studying journalism and media. Through my studies, I got invited to the World Superbike event in Assen. A small group of students, including me, got exclusive access behind the scenes. We stood on the grid before the race, watched interviews up close in the media center, and experienced the energy of the paddock first-hand.
It hit me right then and there that this is where I belong.
A few months later, I attended the 2022 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. I remember seeing McLaren’s media team filming an episode of Unboxed, and something clicked in my mind. If they can do it, so can I.
Fueled by the best weekend of my life, I returned to school where we started working on our final journalism project, our own magazine.
Still riding the high of Zandvoort, I decided to dedicate my entire magazine to dream jobs in motorsports.
I had the incredible opportunity to interview:
- Jan Lammers - former Formula 1 driver
- Tom Coronel - Dutch racing driver
- Nita Korhonen - Director of the FIM
After finishing the magazine, it was time to find an internship. I landed one at Viaplay Netherlands, the official Formula 1 broadcaster. My dream was becoming a reality. I joined their social media team and got to work closely with Giedo van der Garde and Christijan Albers, both former F1 drivers.
After completing my internship and earning my degree, I was offered a contract, and I finished the 2023 Formula 1 season as part of the Viaplay team.
But I wasn’t done dreaming. For over two years, I had a vision of starting a blog with a friend. We even had a name, Racingmedia, but life got in the way and not much happened. When my time at Viaplay came to an end, I faced a bold question: Should I look for a new job, or should I create my dream job from scratch? I took a risk and decided to go all in, working full-time to build my own business. What started as RacingMedia Girls quickly grew into something much bigger. I launched the RacingMedia Shop, and today, our community has grown to over 11,000 passionate motorsport fans.
And this is only the beginning.
While working in the industry, I noticed how many racing news websites were out there, and I asked myself, how can I stand out? That’s when I realized what was missing. A platform that welcomes everyone. A space where both men and women can share their passion for motorsport, equally, respectfully, and without judgment.
That’s how RacingMedia Girls was born.
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