Breaking down barriers in any sport is not easy. It takes a special character, with a determined mindset. Step forward, Charlie Martin.
Charlie Martin is a racing driver and LGBTQ+ activist. Her mission is to race and win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
She has faced and overcome significant adversity since transitioning mid way through her career. Charlie uses her unique life experience as a woman in a male dominated sport to help organisations work better together. Through a combination of story telling and tested methodology, Charlie coaches clients on team work, trust, performance, accountability and belonging.
Her ability to deliver a clear message via a compelling narrative with tangible actions has helped multiple Fortune 500 companies to engage authentically with their employees and create inclusive working cultures.
With 20 years racing experience across Europe and North America, Charlie has come a long way despite having never competed in karting growing up. Today she is a BMW Friend of the Brand, and finished 2nd in class at the support race for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 2024, one step away from her ultimate goal.
Her unstoppable determination and desire to succeed have set the stage for one of the most unique & compelling stories in modern motor racing.




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Transgender athletes in sport with Olympian Sharron Davies & racing driver & trans activist Charlie Martin
Breaking down barriers in any sport is not easy. It takes a special character, with a determined mindset. Step forward, Charlie Martin.
Pernille Harder & Magdalena Eriksson speak to transgender women in sport – The HangOUT
As trans athletes continue to be subject to discriminatory bans elsewhere, motorsport’s proudly inclusive stance feels like a breath of fresh air.
Disconnecting in nature 🛶🌲🏃🏼♀️➡️🌳☀️🦌🥾🍻🦆🚲🦅🌅 8 days in Wales and Cornwall, starting in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley before heading down to Pedn Vounder and Cawsand 🚐🤙🏼 just don’t ever ask me to do karaoke 🎤😣😂
#relaxationstation #vanlife #outdoors #explore #naturelover
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FULL SEND – watch till the end! 🛞💨💨🤘🏼
Last run of the day in the @bmwm M2 with M Performance Track Kit, this car is epic! 💚🚀
Thanks @furiosauto for being an excellent passenger, was really great to meet and chat, and burn some Pirelli rubber too 😅
Big thanks to @bmwuk for letting me drive it up #goodwoodfestivalofspeed 😍 #genm #bmwm
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Ride onboard in the brand new @bmw #i3 up #goodwoodfestivalofspeed 🚀 super exciting to drive this car for its first UK appearance, mega reaction to the #NeueKlasse styling, the interior is lush too – the new wheel is so nice to hold 🙌🏼
Huge shove in the back from the #electric acceleration, masses of grip and silky smooth ride – I love it in Le Castellet Blue too! 💙🤍🩶
Big thanks @bmwuk for trusting me to drive it 😌🫶🏼
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