The 1v1 Project is a space for the conversations behind the performance – how athletes handle pressure, setbacks, and the decisions that shape who they become. Because the toughest battle is often the one within.

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In their own words.

“If the drive doesn’t come from within, I don’t think it’ll ever be strong enough to push you through all those dark days and tough moments.”

MOLLY TAYLOR
Rally champion
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“It’s not just a sports story. It’s a 10-year battle of failure, failure, failure, failure, followed by one really good result. That’s a process we can all empathise with.”

SHAUN KIRKHAM
Olympic gold medallist
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“Having that pressure in the first place is a privilege. It means you’re pushing boundaries.”

CAITLIN WOOD
Australian racing driver
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Elite athletes. Exclusive conversations.

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Drinking from a fire hose
Drinking from a fire hose

Mallory Dobbs didn’t ride until 21. Now she’s the only American scoring WorldWCR points – while working full-time as a civil engineer.

Not done yet
Not done yet

Australian racing driver Caitlin Wood on making history at the Nürburgring, chasing the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and why pressure is a privilege.

Behind the player
Behind the player

Former world No. 206 Anastasia Polách on balancing full-time education with professional tennis, how it felt to walk away, and rediscovering her love for the sport.

Racing through doubt
Racing through doubt

British racing driver Lydia Walmsley reflects on her biggest technical leap yet, the reality of financial pressure in motorsport, and battling self-doubt.

Cutting strings
Cutting strings

Rachelle Rogers shares how her journey from Olympic-chasing Alpine skier to commercial pilot taught her the true meaning of self-worth and failure.

Drive from within
Drive from within

Rally trailblazer Molly Taylor reflects on the inner conviction that fuelled her rise, the mental challenges in motorsport, and her groundbreaking career.

Just another view
Just another view

Para-athlete Tricia Downing discusses the mindset that became key to her recovery after a life-changing accident forced her to rebuild her entire identity.

Built for pressure
Built for pressure

Jess Edgar reflects on the unique pressures of car racing and how she’s learned to thrive under pressure through her journey from karting to the F1 Academy.

No finish line
No finish line

Shaun Kirkham looks back on his decade-long journey of crushing defeats to Olympic gold and how he’s learning to redefine success beyond the water.

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