Meet Rajnie Kaur Uppal, Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager at McLaren Racing 🏎️🧡 Earlier this year, Rajnie took a thrilling leap into motor racing, driven by a newfound passion for the sport. With a background in Government and Financial Services, Rajnie’s interest began during her teens when she saw her sister excel in the same industry. “Seeing her thrive as a woman of colour in a male-dominated field showed me that there was space for me too,” she recalls. Rajnie has always been passionate about creating equitable opportunities for underrepresented groups, and now, as Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Sustainability team at McLaren Racing, she’s responsible for building accessible pathways into motorsport, ensuring inclusive policies, diversifying the team, and fostering a culture of belonging 🙌 For McLaren Racing, setting the standard for high performance in sport doesn’t end on the track but includes social and environmental sustainability. DE&I is one of McLaren’s four key pillars when it comes to sustainability and has set itself the ambition of 40% of its people coming from underrepresented backgrounds by 2030. Rajnie’s days are varied, from planning and delivering DE&I events to collaborating with the communications and social media teams in crafting impactful messages, as well as analysing data to refine DE&I strategies. “Whether it’s working with our fantastic Engage Alliance partners or engaging with the team to promote inclusivity, each day offers a new challenge and the chance to make an impact”, she tells us. And the most rewarding part? “Knowing that I act as a catalyst for social change, paving the way for future generations of women and underrepresented groups in motorsport,” she shares. “It’s incredibly fulfilling to work alongside a team that is equally committed to breaking down barriers.” Rajnie also has a special message for aspiring women in motorsport. “My advice would be to recognise and showcase the immense value of your lived experiences. For instance, my dyslexia gives me the ability to think outside the box, my Sikh background helps me understand the importance of equality, being female allows me to bring a unique perspective, and being South Asian enables me to contribute a rich cultural viewpoint. “The motorsport industry needs your diverse perspectives to achieve high performance. Know the incredible skills and insights you can bring. here has never been a better time to join.” 🤩🚀 #WomenInMotorsport #F1
Huge thank you for featuring me in this 🧡
I've tried to reach out as a woman in sport, is there a contact or way to discuss getting more involved with your plight.
De igual manera, la neurodivergencia nos ayuda a pensar fuera de la caja y poner un especial interés en los detalles, lo que nos permite lograr cosas que otros no. ¿Trabajan personas con TEA y TDA/TDAH en McLaren Racing? ¡Felicitaciones por tus logros!
Absolutely love this! We all have to work together to bring more inclusion into these areas. Thank you for leading the way forward!
Impressive Rajnie. Keep it up. You are a true inspiration.
Congratulations! Rajnie! I wish you much success and your sister too 🏁
Congratulations Rajnie Kaur Uppal. May you bring about much needed change in the area of diversity and inclusion.
Moving forward!
Inspiring!
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3moInspiring. I have been trying to pursue a career in motorsports too, and make difference in the people and culture team. This post encourages me to not give up yet 🤩