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This is a first for F1, and a significant continuation of the barriers being broken in the sport!
Senior F1 engineers Hannah Schmitz and Laura Mueller will be honored with a corner named after them at the Australian Grand Prix next month. Schmitz, the chief strategy engineer at Red Bull, has been instrumental in Max Verstappen’s recent race victories. Mueller made history in 2025 as the first full-time female race engineer, working with Esteban Ocon at Haas. This recognition is part of the ‘In Her Corner’ initiative, a collaboration between Engineers Australia and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, marking the first time an F1 track will have a corner named after a woman. The Australian Grand Prix on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day, will kick off the new season. Mueller expressed gratitude for the acknowledgement, hoping to inspire young individuals to pursue STEM careers, while Schmitz emphasized the importance of choosing the right path and recognized the support that sparked her interest in engineering.
