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On this episode of the Stay Tranquilo Podcast, we sit down with race car driver Isabella Abreu, the first Cuban driver to reach the Formula 1 ladder. Isabella shares her journey from being born in Cuba, moving through Spain and eventually settling in Miami, to discovering her passion for racing and competing internationally in France. We dive into what it really takes to pursue a career in motorsports — from six-figure racing budgets and finding sponsors to building a personal brand, training mentally and physically, and refusing to quit when the odds are stacked against you. We also talk about Cuba’s forgotten motorsports history, the importance of representing Cuban culture on an international stage, Isabella’s goals for the next generation of Cuban drivers, and a major next step in her racing career that she’s getting ready to announce. In this episode: 🏎️ Becoming the first Cuban driver on the Formula 1 ladder 🇨🇺 Growing up between Cuba, Spain & Miami 🏁 Racing internationally in France 💰 The business and sponsorship side of motorsports 🧠 Mindset, persistence & overcoming adversity 📱 Why social media has become essential for modern athletes 🔥 What’s next for Isabella’s racing career 🌴 What it means to Stay Tranquilo Follow Stay Tranquilo for more conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, creators and people chasing something bigger. 0:00 The Forgotten History of F1 in Cuba 0:57 Meet the First Cuban-American F1 Driver 2:08 The Unspoken Truth About Success 5:42 From Havana to Miami: A Journey of Resilience 12:28 Born with a Passion for Speed 19:01 The Brutal Reality of Racing Economics 28:03 The Power of Personal Branding for Athletes 42:02 Inspiring the Next Generation of Cuban Drivers #StayTranquilo #IsabellaAbreu #Formula1 #F1 #Motorsports #CubanAmerican #Racing