A model who calls herself the world’s “hottest F1 superfan” has revealed how she built a professional-grade £16,000 Formula One simulator entirely from scratch in her spare room.
Sarah Lloyd didn’t settle for watching races from the sofa – the 25-year-old went all-in on her motorsport obsession by spending months assembling a high-tech rig piece by piece.
The Australian creator, who has amassed over 101,000 Instagram followers (@saraahlloyd), even fitted the setup with a real Mercedes AMG engine – and says the mega build has only fuelled her need for speed.
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“I didn’t want a pre-built one, I wanted to understand every part of it,” said Sarah.
“I just thought, if Formula One drivers train on these, why shouldn’t I?
“I built the whole thing piece by piece like a giant, very expensive Lego set.”
It’s a statement that sums up Sarah’s approach to life – equal parts glamour and grease. While most creators stick to ring lights and selfie angles, she’s been elbow-deep in simulator parts, turning her spare room into something closer to an F1 pit lane than a content studio.
Her DIY project has stunned followers, who know her for mixing girl-next-door looks with full-throttle motorsport knowledge.
Sarah said: “I’m a girl-next-door but also the biggest speed freak.
“It’s the perfect, sexy mix.”
Who Is Sarah Lloyd?
Sarah, from Australia’s Gold Coast, has spent the past three years building a loyal online fanbase – and has climbed into the top 0.07% of creators on OnlyFans.
But unlike many creators who keep their content strictly personal, Sarah has carved out a niche by weaving her genuine passion for fast cars into everything she does.
She said: “Like on my OnlyFans TV channel, I get to share things about my car and relate to people that way – show that side of me.
“That’s what I really enjoy.
“I just love sharing things with people and making connections and relating on things.
“I think a lot of my fans like fast cars – it’s definitely drawn that sort of fan base.”
It’s a strategy that sets her apart in an increasingly crowded creator economy. Where many models compete on looks alone, Sarah has tapped into a passionate motorsport community – proving that personality and genuine interests can be just as powerful as aesthetics when it comes to building an audience.
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Life in the Fast Lane
Sarah’s real-life car collection may be modest, but it’s carefully chosen – and she knows every inch of what’s under the bonnet.
She said: “My pride and joy is my Mercedes AMG GT Convertible.
“But I also have a much more manageable daily driver.
“I’ve got a little run-around Mazda because the AMG is so wide.”
Fans also love that Sarah knows the technical side of Formula One, often surprising them with little-known facts that prove she’s far more than a casual viewer.
She said: “One bit of content that I did recently was surprising facts about my car.
“I talked about things that people wouldn’t necessarily know – like the back wheels are bigger than the front wheels, or that one person builds the entire engine and then they sign it.”
That kind of detail resonates with her audience. In a world where influencer culture is often criticised for being surface-level, Sarah’s technical knowledge gives her credibility that money can’t buy.
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More Than a Hobby
For Sarah, driving isn’t just about content or clout – it’s therapy.
She said: “I love the adrenaline rush.
“When I’m driving my car or the simulator, I can’t think about anything else.
“I feel so free.
“I love putting on good music and feeling in control.
“It definitely helps me switch off from my modelling.”
It’s a sentiment many creators will recognise. The pressure of building and maintaining an online presence can be relentless, and finding a genuine outlet away from the screen has become increasingly important for those whose livelihoods depend on being constantly visible.
For Sarah, that outlet just happens to involve a £16,000 simulator and a Mercedes AMG.
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Dream Garage
Sarah’s ultimate dream is to take her passion from the simulator to the circuit.
She said: “If I could get into a real Formula One car, even for one lap, I’d cry.”
And she’s already eyeing up her next automotive purchases.
She added: “I have multiple cars that I want and would love to get.
“Sports car-wise, a Lamborghini, but for a run-around car, a G-Wagon.
“I think those two would really complement each other.”
With the sim racing community growing rapidly worldwide, and more women than ever getting involved in motorsport – both on track and off – Sarah’s timing couldn’t be better. Her blend of automotive passion and online presence puts her at the crossroads of two booming industries.
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What’s Next for Sarah
Whether she’s tearing around her £16,000 home simulator or sharing car content with fans, Sarah insists she’s proof that beauty and horsepower aren’t mutually exclusive.
The creator economy continues to reward those who bring something genuine to the table, and Sarah’s unfiltered love for speed has become her biggest selling point.
As more creators look for ways to stand out in an oversaturated market, Sarah’s approach offers a simple lesson: be yourself – even if “yourself” happens to be a glamour model who can talk torque curves and tyre compounds.
Like other creators, Sarah says authenticity is what keeps her audience coming back.
And with a simulator in her spare room and a dream of one day sitting in a real F1 cockpit, she’s showing no signs of slowing down.
