The two women making Formula 1® history | Laura Muller

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Turn 6 will be dedicated to two of Formula 1®’s most influential engineers as part of the “In Her Corner” initiative celebrating International Women’s Day.

Motorsport circuits around the world have a longstanding tradition of naming corners after the industry’s most influential people. In Melbourne this year, two of Formula 1®’s biggest trailblazers will join those ranks – and become the first women to do so.

Laura Mueller, Race Engineer for TGR Haas F1 Team, and Hannah Schmitz, Head of Race Strategy for Oracle Red Bull Racing, will have Turn 6 of the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit dedicated to them at the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026.

The initiative, “In Her Corner,” is part of a partnership between Engineers Australia and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation in celebration of International Women’s Day. Mueller made history as the first full-time female race engineer in F1® history, currently working with Esteban Ocon. Schmitz, highly regarded for her bold calls that have led to numerous wins, has been a cornerstone of Red Bull’s strategic success.

“The ‘In Her Corner’ initiative promotes the importance of ‘if you can see it, you can be it,’” says Mueller. “To be a part of this acknowledgement so early on in my Formula 1® career is an honour, and I hope it motivates girls and young adults to pursue a career in STEM.”

Schmitz, who has been hailed for her composure by Max Verstappen, hopes her path inspires others to follow their curiosity. “I was always curious about how things work and loved cars,” she says. “For me, it has been an absolute honour to represent the team on the podium.”

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