See all Motoring NewsWatch as Irish woman Rosemary Smith drives the Renault Sport Formulan One team car on track! At 79 years old, Rosemary proves that age is just a number as she fulfills her life long dream of driving a Formula One car. A legendary racer, Rosemary took part in some of the most iconic races and rallies around the world during her illustrious career in a notoriuosly male-dominated sport.
Speaking after driving the Renault Sport Formula One car, Rosemary said “Driving an 800bhp car is something I, like many other racers, have always dreamt of but I didn’t think I’d ever have the opportunity to do it, so when the team at Renault UK contacted me I jumped at the chance. It was definitely very different to the rally cars I’m used to but was an amazing experience.”