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Otmar Szafnauer tackles how Ferrari should handle integrating Lewis Hamilton in the first episode of The Race’s brand new podcast series: The Team Principal Podcast
In 2025 pre-season, Lewis Hamilton’s potential move to Ferrari has been a major topic in Formula 1. Team boss Fred Vasseur faces the challenge of integrating the most successful F1 driver ever into the team. Otmar Szafnauer addresses this and more in The Race’s new podcast, The Team Principal Podcast. F1 team principals play a crucial role in managing star drivers, overseeing car design, securing sponsors, managing budgets, and ensuring smooth race weekend operations. Join The Race Members’ Club for early access to episodes and other benefits, with a special offer available now.
Former team principal Otmar Szafnauer shares insights from his 30 years in F1, offering a unique perspective on team management and breaking news. The Team Principal Podcast features discussions with current and former team principals on the complexities of running an F1 team. Szafnauer emphasizes the importance of factory work in F1, with the majority of operations happening off the track. A team principal’s role is to unify the team and ensure efficient organization and operation for success in Formula 1.
