Liberty - Protecting civil liberties, promoting human rights

Alice Powell said:
“I’m proud to have Liberty’s logo on my car this season. Motorsport is one of the few sports where men and women compete on an equal footing. So any organisation that supports equality gets my support.”
Shami Chakrabarti, Director of Liberty, said:
“It’s always good to see young people confounding the stereotypes that press and politicians routinely trot out as representative of them. Alice is a particularly inspiring example, competing and achieving in a traditionally male arena. Liberty is proud to see our logo carried by such an ambitious, successful and socially aware young woman.”
Alice learned to drive when she was six and has been racing from the age of eight. She has seen great success and in 2008 achieved eight podiums in the Ginetta Championship and BRDC Stars of Tomorrow.
Contact: Mairi Clare Rodgers on 020 7378 3656 or 07973 831 128
Notes to Editors
1. Liberty is a campaigning group working to protect civil liberties and promote human rights through a combination of test case litigation, lobbying, campaigning and the provision of free advice. Liberty is an independent membership organisation and relies on the support of individuals. Join today at www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk
2. Alice Powell is the hottest new female racing driver and sports talent in the UK. Her aim is to be the first successful British woman to compete for the F1 title. Competing with the championship winning team Manor Competition who launched the careers of F1 Champions Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Räikkönen – Alice is definitely in the right place. See www.alice-powell.com