Balancing an Fl Academy title tilt with a normal life

Whenever Chloe Chambers is back in the United States, she lives a seemingly normal life, with much of her time spent watching Netflix and hanging out with friends.

- Kimberly Kwek Sports Correspondent

But the reality is, the American’s life is far different from the typical woman her age. For a good portion of the year, she is immersed in the fast-paced world of being a race driver in the Fl Academy.

The 21-year-old, who competes for Campos Racing under the Red Bull Ford programme, now sits third in the drivers’ standings with 93 points heading into the Oct 3-5 Singapore round of the all-women series.

With two more rounds to go, France’s Doriane Pin leads the charge with 127 points, ahead of second-placed Dutchwoman Maya Weug (107).

Being able to strike a balance between the exhilaration of racing and knowing when to relax has been key to Chambers’ on-track success.

“For me, I’m pretty strong mentally on my own. I have a pretty good balance between taking time off to relax, and then getting into the zone for race weekends or testing or just driving in general,” said Chambers in an interview with The Straits Times on Oct 1.