Model Brooke Hogan gets a start at the Grand Prix

MODEL Brooke Hogan will be heating up the track at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

Brooke Hogan is the ambassador for the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix, wearing Albus Lumen kaftan. Picture: Justin Ridler.

PETROL is in Brooke Hogan’s blood. “My dad is a bit of a car fanatic, so he used to drag me along to the Grand Prix when I was little,” she says.

Having grown up watching the Formula 1 with her revhead dad, the 24-year-old Melbourne model has now been named as this year’s female ambassador for the event.

As the face of the F1, Hogan is fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Brooke wears Georgia Alice coat, Witchery top, H&M pants, Meadowlark earrings (worn throughout), Dr. Martens shoes (worn throughout). Picture: Justin Ridler.

Brooke models Christopher Esber top and skirt, IRO jumper. Picture: Justin Ridler.

“I’ve been after this role for a while, so it’s exciting to be named the 2017 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix ambassador,” she admits.

The hardest part of the role? Remembering her title: “It’s a bit of a tongue twister ...”

Hogan, who drives a Land Rover, wouldn’t trust herself behind the wheel of an F1 car, but is happy to get behind Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo when he takes to the track next month. “I’m biased because I’m an Aussie, but I’ll be cheering Danny Ric on.”

Away from the burning rubber, Hogan is looking forward to the entertainment off the track. At the Glamour on the Grid launch event, guests walk the Albert Park track in black tie.

Brooke wears Albus Lumen top, Ellery pants. Picture: Justin Ridler.

“Walking down the red carpet through the pit lane on the road where they drive is surreal,” says Hogan, who will be hosting this year’s event.

After appearing on Australia’s Next Top Model in 2013 and amassing 630,000 followers on Instagram, the local beauty is no stranger to red carpets.

And having crossed the F1 ambassadorship off her list, she is now ready to take the next step in her career.

“It would be great if they brought the Victoria’s Secret show to Melbourne,” she jokes.

Brooke models Bally coat, Ellery top, Witchery trousers.

Photography: Justin Ridler

Styling: Gemma Keil

Hair: Peter Beckett

Make-up: Belinda Zollo

The 2017 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix runs from March 23—26.

Originally published as Model Brooke Hogan gets a start at the Grand Prix