Juliet Nel: My Pit Wall Predictions Showcase

As part of Fan Appreciation 2024, we’ve reached out to some of our most engaged fans to find out why they follow Williams Racing.

Fans have been invited to share with us their Driver Card designs on social media. We’ve reached out to some of those that have and they have been so generous with their time, sharing their stories with us.

We feel it’s right that the wider motorsport world should get to hear them as well, so welcome to the “My Driver Card Story” series.

I participate in Pit Wall Predictions because I love testing my knowledge of different circuits — and the unknowns of race day are very thrilling.

It’s one of my favourite things to sit down on Sunday morning before the race and make my predictions.

Doing this gets me hyped for the race and excited to find out if my guesses were correct! As soon as the results are out, I run to the app to check my score.

It’s also a fun conversation starter, since I can compare my score with my other friends who are Williams fans.

I love all of the unique opportunities that the Williams app & site offers, too, like the special merch discounts and giveaways. It is the best being a Williams fan, because of all the perks and opportunities you get (like this one!).

I’ve been a Williams fan since 2023, when I first discovered Formula 1. I was immediately drawn to the team, captivated by their motto and inspired by how much effort they put into engaging with fans.

Recently, I’ve moved across the world and Williams — their drivers and their fans — helped me feel less alone in my new city.

I always feel welcome with Williams, and every Williams fan I've met has been incredibly kind.

One of my favourite things about being a fan is the Williams Fan Zones, where you can enjoy so many cool experiences and even see the drivers — all for free!

I attended the Fan Zone in London this year, where I finally met one of my online friends for the first time. We’d known each other for two years, and now she’s one of my closest friends.

While at the Fan Zone I also connected with some girls in the queue, and we ended up spending the whole day together. We still keep in touch, and I’m excited to see some of them at Silverstone next year!

Williams has a very special place in my heart, as they’ve brought me so much joy, connection, and happiness. I’ll always be grateful for the incredible people Williams has brought into my life.