Hannah Schmitz
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Hannah Schmitz is Red Bull Racing’s Principal Strategy Engineer. Born in 1985, she studied mechanical engineering at Cambridge, joining Red Bull in 2009. Key strategic calls include the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix and 2022 Monaco Grand Prix, earning her respect as a leading figure in Formula 1.
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Hannah Schmitz is a pioneering figure in Formula One as the Principal Strategy Engineer for Red Bull Racing, where her strategic brilliance has been instrumental in numerous race victories and championship wins.
EARLY YEARS
Born Hannah McMillan in May 1985, she developed a keen interest in cars and engineering during her time at Croydon High School in London. Her passion for motorsport technology led her to Cambridge University, where she graduated with a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2009 while actively participating in the Cambridge University Eco Racing team.
EARLY SUCCESS
After graduating, Hannah joined Red Bull Racing as a Modelling and Simulation Engineer in 2009, quickly progressing to Senior Strategy Engineer within 18 months. Her analytical skills and calm decision-making under pressure became evident early in her career as she developed simulation tools and produced testing reports that would form the foundation of the team’s strategic approach.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2019: Made the decisive pit strategy call during the Brazilian Grand Prix that secured Max Verstappen’s victory, earning her the Constructors’ Trophy.
- 2021: Contributed significantly to Max Verstappen’s Drivers’ Championship win and was promoted to Principal Strategy Engineer.
- 2022: Orchestrated Sergio Pérez’s win at the Monaco Grand Prix with a brilliant three-stop strategy and helped Verstappen climb from 10th to 1st at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- 2022: Named Female Engineer of the Year by McLaren Applied for her contributions to Red Bull securing both the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships.
- 2023: Continued strategic excellence helped Red Bull win all but one race, securing their double championship titles.
REPUTATION
Widely respected for her strategic brilliance and composure under pressure, Hannah has become one of the most influential women in Formula One. Her presence on the pit wall during crucial race moments has inspired countless young women to pursue careers in motorsport, embodying the “See it. Be it.” movement she advocates for. Team principals and drivers alike credit her strategic acumen as a decisive factor in Red Bull Racing’s recent dominance.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Hannah has expressed a commitment to increasing diversity in motorsport, particularly by inspiring more women to enter Formula One. She continues to focus on developing innovative strategic approaches and optimization tools that keep Red Bull Racing at the forefront of the sport.
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Hannah Schmitz – Wikipedia
Who is Hannah Schmitz? Red Bull F1 Principal Strategy Engineer
Hannah Schmitz – Racing News 365
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