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Lewis Hamilton, Formula 1 and the importance of mental health in farming

Isla Mackenzie's said a career on the racing track shares many similarities to farming in that they are both more of a way of life than a straightforward job

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 6 min read
"Formula One is a bit of a bubble, like farming. For me, getting out on the track is forever in my mind. Which is very much like a farmer who never stops thinking about their animals or crops."
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"Formula One is a bit of a bubble, like farming. For me, getting out on the track is forever in my mind. Which is very much like a farmer who never stops thinking about their animals or crops."

Growing up on an Outer Hebrides farm has placed Isla Mackenzie's career in pole position within the Formula 1 Motorsport world. She speaks about her incredible journey to the starting grid and the lessons...

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