Young Minds ambassador and British racecar driver Jon Lancaster talks to 7 Wonders in 7 Days
Britain's hot racing prospect, Jon Lancaster
Yesterday we were thrilled to announce Jon Lancaster and Isy Suttie’s involvement in the 7 Wonders in 7 Days Twitter Q&A in aid of Young Minds UK.
In case you missed it, Jon Lancaster (@Lancaster4F1), Britain’s newest racing prodigy, will be joining us live to answer your submitted questions via Twitter and facebook; while comedienne Isy Suttie (@isysuttie) will be sharing her thoughts with us later this week.
In the build-up to Thursday’s live Q&A, Jon has also been kind enough to take time out from his training to answer a few questions for the 7 wonders in 7 days team.
Chi-Chi: Why do you support Young Minds?
Jon: I support Young Minds because I want to help young people get into sport. I feel that sport is a fantastic way to learn many of the things you need in life: discipline, focus, determination, the highs of success, and the lows when you have difficult times. Sport is a great way to get away from problems, help vent any anger or stress, and I feel that I was so lucky to find a sport that I hope to make an income from as well. I want to help as many people as possible do the same.
Chi-Chi: What are you up to at the moment?
Jon: For the past 6 weeks I have been doing a lot of physical training. Swimming, running, cycling, indoor rock climbing, gym, et cetera, in order to improve my fitness, hopefully for my F1 future – fail to prepare, prepare to fail, as they say. Also, I have been in many meetings with sponsors trying to find funding for the end of this year and next, and I think I have succeeded. I’ve also been doing some PR work for myself and a little for Renault F1 Team.
Chi-Chi: What are you looking forward to the most before Christmas?
Jon: I am looking forward to hopefully getting my first F1 test in December, as well as winning a few races before the end of the season as I have had a terrible time so far with break downs.
Chi-Chi: Thanks again for getting involved. Will you be sticking around for our Twitter interview on Thursday?
Jon: Yes that’s no problem. I will be around for the Twitter interview.
Chi-Chi: Fantastic, we’ll see you then!
Thursday’s Twitter event will be in aid of Young Minds UK and the 7 Wonders in 7 Days project.
The project aims to raise money for Young Minds UK and SIX other charities by giving YOU the opportunity to see one of the 7 Wonders of the World! Get involved by entering our amazing competition, by joining us on Thursday via twitter (@7wondersin7days) and facebook for our Q&A, and donating to our seven remarkable causes through Virgin Money Giving here.
Image Credit: F1Prospects.com
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