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‘He’s funnier than you think’ – F1 race engineer tells all about racing star
As the 2025 F1 season nears its conclusion, Haas race engineer Laura Muller reflects on her first year working with Esteban Ocon, the French driver.
Muller made history as the first woman promoted to the race engineer position, having started at Haas in 2022 in the simulator department before moving up.
The role of an F1 race engineer involves being the main point of contact between the driver and the team, managing strategic decisions and balancing support for the driver.
Strong relationships between drivers and their engineers, like Lewis Hamilton with Peter Bonnington and Max Verstappen with Gianpiero Lambiase, are crucial for success in F1.
Muller shared insights on working with Ocon, highlighting their similarities and how their differing personalities complement each other, contributing to a positive and productive partnership.
