Toni Cowan-BrownHere's what you need to know as an F1 content creator in terms of accreditation and access. This year was my third consecutive time at COTA for the F1 US Grand Prix. All three years I've had different passes and accreditations and worked with the different F1 teams, the promoter, sponsors and media.
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 01:05 The most crucial piece of knowledge 01:35 Who grants passes and who can request passes 02:17 Media passes and accreditation 04:10 Broadcasters, F1 and exclusivity deals 05:20 F1 guest passes and that infamous VIP pass 05:50 That 'video' sticker explained 07:25 Influencers vs. F1 creators 08:10 The paradox of media accreditation and the 'professional fan' 09:12 Grid access 10:00 Paddock vs Paddock Club 11:25 Do you need media accreditation?
US F1 Grand Prix in Austin | Paddock Club vs. FIA Media AccreditationToni Cowan-Brown2023-10-28 | Here's what you need to know as an F1 content creator in terms of accreditation and access. This year was my third consecutive time at COTA for the F1 US Grand Prix. All three years I've had different passes and accreditations and worked with the different F1 teams, the promoter, sponsors and media.
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 01:05 The most crucial piece of knowledge 01:35 Who grants passes and who can request passes 02:17 Media passes and accreditation 04:10 Broadcasters, F1 and exclusivity deals 05:20 F1 guest passes and that infamous VIP pass 05:50 That 'video' sticker explained 07:25 Influencers vs. F1 creators 08:10 The paradox of media accreditation and the 'professional fan' 09:12 Grid access 10:00 Paddock vs Paddock Club 11:25 Do you need media accreditation?
Credit, where credit is due: Edited: yours truly (I'm aware of my limitations) My (not so) secret weapon: Descript since 2020
My work: notanothermediacompany.comLando is on trend and bringing back the vlog with the announcement of his documentary w/ Prime videoToni Cowan-Brown2026-08-27 | ...In conversation w/ Lando Norris and Lou McEwen, McLaren Racing | Sportbeach Cannes 2026Toni Cowan-Brown2026-08-04 | From Fairway to Fast Lane: How Brands and Athletes Extend Across Sports (see all the chapters below)
Presented by: Lando Norris, Driver, McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team; Louise McEwen, CMO, McLaren Racing; Toni Cowan-Brown, F1 and tech commentator and Editor-At-Large, Esses Magazine
Video courtesy of Sport Beach, Stagwell.
As athletes and teams expand beyond their primary disciplines, sports like golf are emerging as powerful platforms for performance, networking, and brand building. In this conversation, Lando Norris and Louise McEwen explore the crossover between golf and Formula One—from shared mental and technical skills to the commercial opportunities unlocked through multi-sport engagement. The session will examine how these intersections deepen fan connections, create premium experiences, and position McLaren Racing and McLaren Golf at the centre of a broader cultural and lifestyle conversation.
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 01:00 Let's talk about the World Championship 04:40 Setting some context around the intersectionality of culture and sports 06:00 The new F1 fandom and new era of F1 09:00 F1 as a cultural platform and McLaren as a driving force 12:00 Why do F1 drivers love golf so much? What does it teach Lando that racing can't? 19:30 Data in sports and marketing 25:00 Playing golf against your boss 28:00 What's so special about this generation of F1 fansLewis Hamilton describing the incredible Spa-Francorchamps track as the baddest rollercoaster #f1Toni Cowan-Brown2026-07-19 | ...“I want to remember all the good times” says Lando Norris ahead of Miami GP #miamigpToni Cowan-Brown2026-04-30 | ...The story of Rene Lacoste and the brand that kicked off viable logos on athletesToni Cowan-Brown2026-04-03 | ...Now this is a brilliant campaign from F1 partner - HeinekenToni Cowan-Brown2025-11-07 | ...Expensify reinvents sponsorships in sports -this is the biggest ‘bang for your buck’ I’ve seen in F1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-11-04 | ...A2RL - Take some of the fastest open-wheel cars on the…remove the driver… let AI take the wheel?Toni Cowan-Brown2025-11-03 | ...Ever wondered what happens in race control in F1? Wonder no more. #f1toni #FIAToni Cowan-Brown2025-10-22 | ...Thankful to @barilla for helping me to do something a little different this race weekend. #advToni Cowan-Brown2025-10-21 | ...Apple has just become the broadcaster for F1 in the USA paying (apparently) $140M/yearToni Cowan-Brown2025-10-18 | ...Sounds like Apple’s negotiations with Formula 1 is finally approaching the end #F1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-10-13 | ...Had the chance to join a conversation during SF Tech Week exploring AI and Sports. #ibmpartnerToni Cowan-Brown2025-10-13 | ...The F1 battle no one is talking about and it starts in the garage #f1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-10-11 | ...Explaining the reconnaissance lap in F1 #f1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-10-09 | ...The invisible race behind the race- a mini series by @Bitdefender AdToni Cowan-Brown2025-10-09 | ...Three jobs in WEC to know about #enduranceracingToni Cowan-Brown2025-10-07 | ...The GP Explorer: Last Race explainedToni Cowan-Brown2025-10-07 | ...No F1 fans don’t need shorter races #f1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-10-05 | ...This is how you democratise motorsports - GP Explorer event #automobileToni Cowan-Brown2025-10-04 | ...Testing out the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore - far sexier and faster than expected #maseratiToni Cowan-Brown2025-10-03 | ...What is the pasta brand Barilla doing in F1? #f1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-10-01 | ...Appreciating generational talent when it’s happening is often hard #f1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-10-01 | ...The monaco GP will live rent free in my mind foreverToni Cowan-Brown2025-09-18 | ...Do you agree with Lewis Hamilton’s description of F1? #F1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-09-15 | ...Spent time with Cadillac to better understand the tech spillover from racing into their road carsToni Cowan-Brown2025-09-14 | ...Will Apple buy F1’s media rights for the US?Toni Cowan-Brown2025-09-14 | ...The full F1 race start procedure is impressive #f1technologyToni Cowan-Brown2025-09-12 | ...Absolutely fascinating to watch the Pirelli team at work during F1 race weekends #pirelliToni Cowan-Brown2025-09-10 | ...The insanely evolution of Spa-FrancorchampsToni Cowan-Brown2025-09-06 | ...Walk the Spa-Francorchamps track with me #f1technologyToni Cowan-Brown2025-09-05 | ...Why F1 Marshalls whistle and why it sounds different at the Monaco GP #formulaoneracingToni Cowan-Brown2025-09-03 | ...You won’t believe how the Ford team celebrated their 1966 Le Mans victory #lemans #fordToni Cowan-Brown2025-08-29 | ...Tennis & data - a match made in heaven as I recently discovered at US Open. #IBMpartner #adToni Cowan-Brown2025-08-28 | ...I guess ‘welcome back’ is in order for both Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas #f1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-08-26 | ...What fuel do F1 teams use? #formula1 #automobileToni Cowan-Brown2025-08-26 | ...Attends her first Grand Slam/US Open and has the most niche questions - why is it love and not zeroToni Cowan-Brown2025-08-26 | Why is a score of zero in tennis called 'love' and not simply 'zero'? Nil, love and duck are all used by different sports for scores of zero In most racquet sports, a score of zero will be love. The usage according to the Oxford dictionary, Merriam websiter and co comes from the phrase ‘play for love’ - as in the love of the game, not for money.F1 media seems to be chasing likes and.views and doing a lot more clickbait content #f1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-04-30 | ...If you have an issue with creators doing paid collabs, feel free to ask for a refund. #creatorfirstToni Cowan-Brown2025-04-28 | ...Crazy to think that initially F1 didnt want to have this or embed it into the broadcast feed.Toni Cowan-Brown2025-04-28 | ...The queen of data, race strategist and F1 analyst Ruth Buscombe breaking down F1 for the fansToni Cowan-Brown2025-04-25 | ...Listen to Susie Wolff talk about the benefits of the F1 Academy from a business perspectiveToni Cowan-Brown2025-04-21 | ...Can Formula 1 become Americas next big sport ? #f1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-04-19 | ...getting athletes to embrace their young female fanbase is not a given #landonorrisToni Cowan-Brown2025-04-18 | ...The way every little detail is thought out in F1 to maximise efficiency is wildToni Cowan-Brown2025-04-16 | ...Come with me to my first Daytona race, my first IMSA race and my first 24h race. #imsaracing #imsaToni Cowan-Brown2025-04-14 | ...The 24h of Daytona was su h a cool experienceToni Cowan-Brown2025-04-11 | ...let the streaming wars for F1 broadcasting rights beginToni Cowan-Brown2025-04-09 | ...What Mastercard did with their Mclaren F1 sponsorship is genius #mclaren #f1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-04-07 | ...LVMH x F1- The one thing almost every brand is looking for is cultural relevancy. #f1Toni Cowan-Brown2025-04-05 | ...