Charlie has raced successfully in single seaters, GT cars and prototypes at international level for nearly two decades. She started out in motorsport with just ยฃ1,500 from a summer job, and It’s been ‘a journey’ as they say.
She didn’t come from a racing family, has never competed in a go-kart, and had to find every penny herself to fund her ambition. As if that wasn’t enough, Charlie also realised she was transgender at a young age. Since transitioning in 2012, she has had to navigate one of the most male dominated and testosterone fuelled environments in modern sport, the race paddock.
Never someone to shy away from a challenge, after three years racing in France, Charlie drew on all her resilience and took the bold decision to come out publicly on Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) in March 2018. She wanted to use her experience to create more acceptance for all LGBTQ+ people, to blaze a trail and inspire hope for those following in her footsteps.
Her work has gained significant traction, she is an ambassador for leading LGBTQ+ charities Stonewall, Mermaids, Racing Pride and Athlete Ally, and also works with governing body Motorsport UK to increase inclusion. She is a trusted voice for trans inclusion in sport, regularly representing the community on televi- sion interviews, and speaking most recently on BBC4’s Across the Red Line programme with Sharron Thomas.
In 2021 she was featured in the Vogue 25. British Vogue’s 25 ‘most influential women shaping 2021 and beyond, and has since appeared in the magazine alongside Vogue CEO Vanessa Kingori and presenter Edith Bowman.
Away from the race track, Charlie is passionate about adventure sports and exploring nature. She loves surfing and paddle boarding, trail running, hiking, cycling and snowboarding (to name a few). Charlie famously beat the wall on Ninja Warrior UK, making the semi finals on her debut of ITV’s hit series.
NYE in the mountains for the win ๐ค๐ผ๐๏ธ ๐๐ฆ๐น ๐ปโ๏ธ๐ always good times with @intentionalfitnessuk ๐ฉ๐ผโโค๏ธโ๐โ๐ฉ๐ป thanks @crystalholidays for a mega time, the outdoor pool at @mannidashotel was the best thing to come home to ๐๐
We really should have a partnership with @baileysofficial ๐ฅโ๐ฅโโ๏ธ๐ฐ๐๐คฉ
#snowboarding #snow #nye #snowsnowsnow #powder #austria #outdoors #outdoorlife ##powderdays #ski #goodvibes #goodvibesonly #adventure #adventuretime #adventureculture #holidays #gocharlie #doit #newyearvibes #mayrhofen #zillertal #alps #austrianalps #naturelovers #mountains #mountainlovers #mountainlife
Super Sierras for the win!! ๐๐น๏ธโบ๏ธ unleashing my inner child with @officialscalextric was a genius idea ๐ก instantly bringing back all the best memories from childhood at Christmas ๐ง๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐
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#scalextric #ad #slotcar #slotcarracing #bigkid #simplepleasures #christmas #christmasideas #christmasinspiration #christmasinspo #sierrars500 #sierracosworth #becauseracecar #cars #racing #motorsport #carsofinstagram #carstagram #carculture #carlove #carlover #giftideas #unboxing #merrychristmas #christmasfun
I feel so frustrated and upset by the news that Wes Streeting has placed an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under 18โs, itโs inhumane to force trans kids who are questioning their gender identity to go through puberty rather than supporting them with life saving medication ๐
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As well as the emotional strain, there is also the financial cost of undoing the effects of puberty via transition. Young people in the UK are already under significant pressure with the cost of living crisis, facing increasing levels of student debt and the difficulty of ever getting onto the property market ๐๐ธ
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If there are any young trans people in your life, now is an important time to let them know they are loved and supported, especially over Christmas when many people feel isolated ๐
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If you are trans / non binary and questioning your gender, you can reach out to @mermaidsgender who support trans youth and their families ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ๐ซถ๐ผ
#transrightsarehumanrights #transrights #thisiswhattranslookslike #mermaids #beyou #beyourself #lovewins #lgbtq #lgbtqrights #lgbtqrightsarehumanrights #supporttranskids #beanally #useyourvoice #useyourprivilege #makeadifference
The most incredible thing just happened – went paddle boarding and a pod of dolphins came right past me ๐ฌ๐ถ๐
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Such a beautiful thing to experience at 7am this morning, you just never know what youโre going to see I guess !
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Has anyone else seen dolphins n Brighton ? ๐
#naturelovers #nature #dolphins #explore #exploremore #sup #paddleboarding #coastalliving #coastallife #theocean #oceanlife #oceanlover #thegreatoutdoors #lovenature #feelblessed #feelinggrateful #dolphinwatching #dolphinlove #fridayvibes #fridayfeeling
40sec guide to hiking the Scottish Highlands ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐๏ธ๐ฅพ
Inverness to Fort William, up Ben Nevis and onto the Isle of Skye for some relaxation and epic seafood ๐ฆ๐
6 days in total with my sidekick @intentionalfitnessuk ๐ wishing we were still there ! ๐ป
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Big thanks to @arnoldclarkbmw & @bmwuk ๐
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#hikingadventures #hiking #hikingculture #scotland #scottishhighlands #highlands #bennevis #isleofskye #skye #relaxationstation #thegreatoutdoors #bmwx7 #nature #naturelovers #explore #exploremore #wildernessculture #fitnessmotivation #holidayinspo #themountainsarecalling #mountainstories #mountainlovers #hiker #waterfalls
Behind the scenes with @britishvogue for the December edition (out now)๐๐ feeling proud to join two inspiring women, @vanessakingori & @edibow for this feature on women at the forefront of change with the brand new @bmwuk i5 M60 โก๏ธโค๏ธ
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I got to drive this car very quickly (and silently) up the @fosgoodwood this year and it looks gorgeous in Fire Red Metallic โค๏ธโ๐ฅโจ
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Feeling very proud to be part of BMWโs Vogue Forces for Change โบ๏ธ Big thanks to @charlottehadden for photography, @juliabrenard for styling, @pammycochrane for makeup and @jamesrowehair for hair, it was amazing to work with you all ๐๐ผโบ๏ธ
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#voguemagazine #britishvogue #vogue #vogueliving #condenast #bmw #bmwuk #forcesforchange #femaleempowerment #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #fashion #fashiongram #carculture #photoshoot #behindthescenes #behindthecamera #fashionstyle #fashionista #fashiongram #electriccar
Braking technique = hit pedal as hard as you can ๐ฅพ๐ฅ๐ณ
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Unlike a road car where you feed the brake in and gradually increase pressure to stop, in a race car itโs the complete opposite, especially if you have a lot of downforce. The initial hit on the pedal wants to be maximum force the tyre will take without locking up, you then start to release the pedal gradually. When you first experience this as a passenger it can feel quick violent, but thatโs how we do it ๐ฎ
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I left foot brake as itโs quicker, your foot isnโt moving across the pedals and it gives more options too. The grip plate / foot rest in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo is quite aggressive though, and Iโve destroyed two sets of shoes in less than two seasonsโฆ ๐ญ๐ธ๐ธ
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Of course there are other things like trail breaking and different corners / conditions that require different braking techniques, but this race car braking 101 ๐๐
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#racingcar #carlife #carculture #becauseracecar #lamborghini #supertrofeo #osomproducts #osomprivacy #ngksparkplugs #heycar #wearewalero #facialteam #gocharlie #becauseracecar #carculture #motorsport #enduranceracing #solanasaga #mobilephone #onboardvideo #cargirl #carlover #carporn #cargram #carinstagram #racinglife #cars #racingdriver
Proud of you @intentionalfitnessuk for keeping on trying and never giving up, you still donโt swim too well but you can float and surf a wave, which is all you need ๐ฉ๐ผโโค๏ธโ๐โ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐ค๐ผ Big love to the @queersurfclub for creating such an amazing community โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐
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#surfing #surfergirl #queersurfclub #qsc #oceanlover #surfinglife #surftrip #surf #goodvibes #theoutdoorpassion #thegreatoutdoors #adventure #gocharlie #coastallife #lgbtq #happinessbegins #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #lifestory #lifelessons #lifegoals #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgirl #fitnessmotivation #queerstories #pride #pridemonth #beyou #beyourself #sealife
When a dustbin lid sized piece of carbon bodywork hits you at over 160mph – impact speed close to 200mph !! ๐ณ๐ฅ๐ฅ Not just the 60 deg C incar heat that @virnow threw at our @osomprivacy Lamborghini ๐ฌ #boom #impact #gohardorgohome #ouch #safetyfirst #becauseracecar #lamborghini #lamborghinihuracansupertrofeoevo2 #huracansupertrofeoevo2 #racinglife #gocharlie #girlracer #cargirl #cargirlsofinstagram #cargirlsofinstagram #supertrofeoevo2 #ngksparkplugs #teammbp #osomprivacy #dreamracing #letsgo #facialteam #teamwork #ekrobotics #heycar #petrolhead
Full send in the @bmwm M2 CS ๐ this car is a weapon up Goodwood Festival of Speed – passenger reaction says it all!! ๐๐๐ผ๐ค๐
Big thanks @bmwuk for letting me hustle the car up the hillclimb for the UK debut ๐ซถ๐ผ
#m2cs
#bmwm2cs
#goodwoodfestivalofspeed
#goodwoodfos
#bmwm
#mpower
#fullsend
#bimmer
#iamgenm
#cars
#carculture
#carsofinstagram
#carswithoutlimits
In high-pressure moments, whether in life or at work, it can be tempting to shift responsibility and pass the buck. Deadlines, targets, and expectations can make it feel like the easiest way out ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ
But in motorsport, thereโs no such luxury. Every action is tracked, every input is recorded, thereโs nowhere to hide ๐
That level of accountability teaches us a powerful lesson: when we own our actions, we operate with integrity. We raise our standards, stay true to our values, and move away from blame culture – itโs a win both on the track and in business ๐๐
๐ฅ @alonglines
#ownyourjourney
#Leadership
#Accountability
#MotorsportMindset
#BusinessValues
#PerformanceUnderPressure
#racingdriver
#keynotespeaker
#motivationalspeaker
#inspirationspeaker
#thoughtleadership
#aimhigher
To celebrate Pride month Iโm sharing how authenticity has enabled me to unlock my true ability and perform at a higher level ๐ง ๐
I just shot a whole load of content around racing, teamwork and performance with @alonglines so thereโs lots more to come – would love to hear your thoughts in the comments! ๐ซถ๐ผโบ๏ธ
#highperformancehabits
#highperformance
#authenticity
#unlockyourpotential
#racingdriver
#motivationalspeaker
#insightmoments
#insights
#pridemonth
#keynotespeaker
#thoughtfortheday
#inclusion
#highperformancecoach
#highperformancelife
#pushyourlimits
#unlockpotential
#gocharlie
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