A Bermudian who says she has a knack for solving problems says she was “absolutely ecstatic” to land a job on the racing circuit at Formula One.

Honor Brady, who is responsible for the technical infrastructure that goes into each racing event hosted by the top tier motorsport company, said as a woman in the field of engineering “I still feel proud to be part of helping change perceptions”.

Ms Brady, who is the principal circuit engineer at the company, recalled that in May 2022, she managed to obtain a ticket to attend the Monaco Grand Prix hosted by Formula One.

Several months later, she saw a vacancy online for a civil engineer.

The Bermuda High School and University College of London graduate applied, was invited to an interview and subsequently received a job offer, which she gladly accepted.

Ms Brady said: “I remember watching the teams arrive and thinking how exciting and fascinating a career in Formula One would be.

“It felt like a world away from anything I could realistically imagine for myself.

“So when a civil engineering role with Formula One appeared just a few months later, it felt almost too good to be true. I knew I had to apply.

“I was absolutely ecstatic when I got the job. At the same time, I was nervous — it’s one of the most prestigious sports in the world and I knew it would mean stepping well outside of my comfort zone.”

Looking back, she said it was one of the best decisions she ever made.

Ms Brady said she was fortunate to travel the world and work at 20 circuits across four continents, taking her to “incredible places” from Saudi Arabia to Japan and Brazil.

“Along the way, I've had the privilege of working alongside exceptionally talented people and playing a part in bringing some of the world's biggest sporting events to life.”

She added: “It's an experience I never take for granted.”

Ms Brady said her although her father was an architect and her mother a journalist, she never envisaged herself sitting behind a desk.

She added: “I've always loved solving problems and creating little projects.

“There's something I found incredibly satisfying about starting with an idea and watching it grow into something real.

“My dad is an architect and my mum is a journalist, and through their careers I saw first-hand that work could be dynamic, creative and take you far beyond the confines of an office.

“The idea of building a career that wasn't spent entirely behind a desk really appealed to me.

“I was also very lucky to have parents who believed in me and encouraged me to follow my interests.

“Reflecting on it now, I do think I subconsciously believed that engineering wasn't really a career for women, but my parents gave me the confidence to challenge that.

“They introduced me to engineers who generously shared their experiences and opened my eyes to what the profession could be.”

She said those early conversations “had a huge impact on me” and ultimately led her to pursue an engineering degree in London.

Ms Brady said as a female in engineering, she feels proud to be part of “helping change” perceptions.

“Engineering is about curiosity, creativity and problem-solving — not gender — and I'd love more young women to see it as a path that's open to them,” she explained

“I’m incredibly proud to be Bermudian. Although my career has taken me around the world, Bermuda will always be home and a huge part of who I am.

“When I look back on my journey, I see the impact of so many people who supported, encouraged and shaped me along the way.

“From my family and teachers to mentors and friends, there are countless people in Bermuda who helped build the confidence that allowed me to pursue these incredible opportunities.

Ms Brady said working with Formula One is a privilege, adding: “Being able to do so while carrying a little piece of Bermuda with me wherever I go makes it even more special.”