In a bold move towards diversifying racing roles, Haas F1 Team has announced Laura Muller as its first female race engineer, marking a historic milestone for Formula 1. The German engineer, who joined Haas in 2022, will collaborate closely with newly signed driver Esteban Ocon, while Ronan O'Hare, also from within the team, will oversee the car of Ocon's team-mate, Oliver Bearman.
Haas F1 Team Breaks Ground with Laura Muller as First Female Race Engineer
Haas F1 Team Breaks Ground with Laura Muller as First Female Race Engineer
Haas F1 Team has made significant strides in diversity and talent, appointing Laura Muller as the series’ inaugural female race engineer and restructuring its operations team.
This appointment comes as part of a broader restructuring strategy led by new team principal Ayao Komatsu, who emphasized the importance of talent over gender in team selection. With a history of underperformance relative to their potential, Haas aims to strengthen their race operations team significantly this season. The new recruitment also sees Carine Cridelich, previously from Red Bull Racing Bulls, appointed as the head of strategy.
Muller and Cridelich are set to join a reshaped operations team featuring new chief engineer Francesco Nenci, who arrives with extensive experience from Audi's Dakar Rally program and previous F1 stints. Following a season where the team displayed improvement but failed to capitalize on competitive momentum, Komatsu acknowledged the need for a robust trackside operation.
Haas operates with a unique setup, relying on a partnership with Ferrari for many operational aspects while maintaining a smaller team size that Komatsu believes has achieved remarkable results given its limited resources. This new era aims not only at achieving consistency on the grid but also at fostering an atmosphere where talent can thrive, regardless of gender or nationality.
As Haas prepares for the upcoming season, the focus is set on maximizing performance and reaching their goals within the strict budgetary frameworks of Formula 1. Komatsu confidently aspires to elevate the team to a position of meritocratic success in the fiercely competitive arena.
Muller and Cridelich are set to join a reshaped operations team featuring new chief engineer Francesco Nenci, who arrives with extensive experience from Audi's Dakar Rally program and previous F1 stints. Following a season where the team displayed improvement but failed to capitalize on competitive momentum, Komatsu acknowledged the need for a robust trackside operation.
Haas operates with a unique setup, relying on a partnership with Ferrari for many operational aspects while maintaining a smaller team size that Komatsu believes has achieved remarkable results given its limited resources. This new era aims not only at achieving consistency on the grid but also at fostering an atmosphere where talent can thrive, regardless of gender or nationality.
As Haas prepares for the upcoming season, the focus is set on maximizing performance and reaching their goals within the strict budgetary frameworks of Formula 1. Komatsu confidently aspires to elevate the team to a position of meritocratic success in the fiercely competitive arena.
