A father and daughter from Nova Scotia took on the role of marshals at the Formula One Grand Prix in Quebec this year. Over 20 racers participated at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal last weekend, where Andy and Kelsey Hill volunteered to ensure the races ran smoothly. The duo shared their experience of serving as marshals at various F1 events worldwide.
Marshals, who are volunteers, perform diverse tasks such as clearing damaged cars from the track and signaling drivers using flags. Andy Hill emphasized that starting as a marshal involves gaining experience at a local racetrack like Atlantic Motorsport Park in Nova Scotia and networking with fellow marshals. He highlighted the crucial role of marshals in maintaining driver safety at all levels of racing.
Both Andy and Kelsey Hill come from a racing background, with Kelsey celebrating her 21st year as a marshal. Despite motorsport traditionally being male-dominated, Kelsey noted a balanced gender representation among marshals in both Nova Scotia and the recent F1 event. She highlighted the significant presence of women in key positions within the marshalling community.
The weekend in Montreal marked Round 5 of the FIA Formula One World Championship, with Round 6 scheduled for Monaco on June 7.