Nicola Hume

Nicola Hume is an accomplished automotive and motorsport presenter, broadcaster and keynote speaker, recognised for combining specialist industry knowledge with an engaging and natural presenting style. Currently the Host of the Essential F1 Podcast, Host of Oracle Red Bull Racing’s ‘Talking Bull’ podcast and Associate Editor and Presenter at Electrifying.com, Nicola has established herself as a respected voice across Formula One, automotive technology and electric mobility. Her extensive experience interviewing leading figures from motorsport and communicating complex automotive developments to mainstream audiences makes her an engaging choice for conferences, corporate events and industry discussions.

Nicola began her career in entertainment and broadcasting, gaining valuable experience in front of both live audiences and the camera. Early roles included presenting for Lady Geek TV, O2 Guru TV and Radio Jackie, where she hosted ‘Jackie Party’ and regularly covered the breakfast programme. In 2013, Nicola joined Heart, beginning almost six years as a Breakfast Presenter for Heart FM Sussex and Surrey. Broadcasting every morning developed the quick thinking, confidence and audience connection that would become hallmarks of her presenting style. Alongside radio, Nicola continued building her technology credentials as a presenter for Stuff, before turning her attention increasingly towards her passion for cars. In 2017, she became a Presenter for ‘What Car?’, subsequently reviewing and road testing vehicles for Carbuyer and Auto Express, establishing considerable experience across automotive journalism.

Building on more than a decade of broadcasting experience, Nicola has become closely associated with some of the biggest names and platforms in motorsport. In 2023, she became Host of ‘Talking Bull’, the official Oracle Red Bull Racing podcast, interviewing Formula One drivers, engineers and influential figures from inside the team. Her interviews have included conversations with Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo, David Coulthard and Adrian Newey, giving audiences insight into the personalities, decisions and performance culture behind elite motorsport. ‘Talking Bull’ went on to win Best Motorsport Podcast at the 2025 Sports Podcast Awards. Nicola is also Associate Editor and Presenter at Electrifying.com, where she reviews electric vehicles and helps audiences understand the rapidly changing EV landscape. Her wider presenting credits include ‘Dakar In The Dust’ for Red Bull TV, appearances on Channel 5’s ‘The Gadget Show’, the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, Red Bull Soapbox Race, Formula E and events surrounding the British Grand Prix. She has also become Host of the Essential F1 Podcast, discussing the major stories, personalities and developments shaping Formula One.

As a keynote speaker, conference host and fireside interviewer, Nicola draws on first-hand experience of Formula One, automotive journalism, broadcasting and the transformation of the global mobility industry. She can speak about Formula One, high performance, teamwork, communication under pressure, women in motorsport, automotive innovation, electric vehicles and the future of mobility. Combining genuine automotive expertise with warmth, humour and extensive live presenting experience, Nicola is an excellent choice for organisations seeking an informed and engaging speaker who can make motorsport, technology and performance relevant to audiences beyond the automotive world.