Kiera makes history on Formula 1 Racecar

Bolton-based athlete and Special Olympics GB and Special Olympics International Board member Kiera Byland BEM is featured on a Formula 1 racecar as part of the Visibility Drives Change initiative powered by TeamViewer, an official partner of Formula 1.

This groundbreaking milestone celebrates the talent, determination, and global impact of five Special Olympics athletes were selected to appear on TeamViewer’s F1 ACADEMY™ WildCard Car during the 2025 Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands.

This historic moment highlights Special Olympics as a global sports organisation empowering athletes with intellectual disabilities to lead both on and off the field. By aligning with Formula 1, inclusion accelerates alongside the world’s fastest sport.

“This is a powerful moment for inclusion,” said Emily Klinger, Chief of Leadership & Organizational Development at Special Olympics. “To see TeamViewer and F1 Academy supporting women and promoting diversity in sport is helping close the gap. It’s not just visibility, it’s an invitation to participate, lead, and redefine what’s possible.”

The campaign celebrates women breaking barriers in sport, business, and leadership. The F1 ACADEMY™ WildCard Car is part of F1’s dedication to advancing diversity and inclusion. By featuring five Special Olympics athletes, the initiative not only celebrates their achievements but shares their stories globally, showing fans that leadership and strength come from all corners of society.