About THE RACING LINE
THE RACING LINE is a sapphic, second chance, Formula 1 Romance by Crystal Leigh. It's represented by Rebecca Podos of Neighborhood Literary.
Two rival racers, Jill Hunt and Maeve Linden, find love amidst fierce competition. Their world is upended when Maeve abruptly quits racing and ends their relationship. A decade later, their paths collide again in the high-stakes world of Formula 1. Jill, now a groundbreaking F1 driver, and Maeve, a sports presenter, are forced to confront their past. As they rekindle their connection, external pressures mount, threatening their careers and their burgeoning romance. With secrets, public scrutiny, and a terrifying accident testing their resolve, Jill and Maeve must decide if their love is worth fighting for, even if it means risking everything.
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Crystal's Motorsport Credentials
Crystal gets her love of motorsport from her husband of over 19 years. Her father-in-law, Martin, was a rally co-driver who raced with Mikael Sundström, Tim Tennant, and Ian Lawless, among others. Since becoming interested in motorsport, Crystal has driven a Formula Skip Barber car around Laguna Seca, completed driver performance education days with numerous brands, taken a Porsche 911 Carrera on track days, and more. She is a fierce advocate for women in motorsport and has attended multiple events and conversations on the topics. In the summer of 2026, she attended Rally Colorado as a spectator and did the VIP rally experience at Dirtfish's Women in Motorsport Summit, including a rally ride-along with Lia Block. She also got first-hand F1 Paddock insight at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.