First Woman F1 Race Engineer

Laura Mueller made history as the first woman race engineer in Formula 1, stepping into Esteban Ocon’s seat at Haas eighteen months ago. From simulator work to performance engineering, she’s found her rhythm, even earning a corner at the Australian GP named in her honor. Her background in other racing series smoothed the transition, and her second season with Ocon is built on trust forged during their first year—especially as 2026 regulations loom. Beyond the track, she dives into data, session planning, and driver prep, relishing the problem-solving and feedback loops with designers. While the spotlight has been overwhelming, she’s embraced it as a catalyst for inspiring other women in engineering, urging aspiring engineers to stay determined and chase their dreams without letting doubt hold them back. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e80e1b8c0db5275