It marks a historic shift as Haas has appointed Laura Mueller as Formula 1’s first female race engineer. A German engineer, she will now work with Haas’s newest signing, Esteban Ocon, which promises to be quite a season for Haas. It is a shift that reflects an increasing push in the male-dominated motorsport world for diversity and inclusion.
Mueller brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having worked extensively in advanced automotive engineering and motorsport technology. Her technical acumen and leadership will be instrumental in optimizing Ocon’s performance on the track. “It’s an honor to take on this role,” Mueller shared. “I’m ready to face the challenges and prove that women can excel at the highest levels of motorsport.”
It has been widely acclaimed, as fans and professionals alike appreciate Haas for being progressive. Esteban Ocon was also very excited about the news and echoed, “Laura’s expertise will be a game-changer for our team. I look forward to working with her to achieve great results this season.”
Mueller becoming a star figurehead has further served to make the appointment of Laura Mueller an inspirational landmark for all women hoping to make it through in motorsports and engineering. This will give Haas added credibility and allow more females in the technical Formula 1 team ranks.
