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F1's Laura Müller continuing to blaze a trail for women

Deutsche Welle · · 902 words · By Andreas Sten-Ziemons
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“Laura Müller dreamed of becoming a Formula 1 driver inspired by Michael Schumacher as a child.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Formula One (F1) was the highest class of worldwide racing for open-wheel, single-seater formula racing cars run by Formula One Group and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Laura Müller (alternatively spelled Mueller) is a German race engineer for Haas F1 Team. Since the 2025 Formula One season, Müller has served as Esteban Ocon's race engineer, becoming the first female…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Müller_(motorsport)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of family relations in auto racing. The list includes drivers, pit personnel, team managers and team owners.
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“Laura Müller was not taken seriously as a child and lacked knowledge of how to start in karting.”
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“Laura Müller became Formula 1's first female race engineer in 2025.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Laura Müller may refer to: Laura Müller (sprinter), German sprinter Laura Müller (field hockey), Chilean field hockey player Laura Müller (motorsport), German Formula One race engineer Laura Taleb Mu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Laura Müller (alternatively spelled Mueller) is a German race engineer for Haas F1 Team. Since the 2025 Formula One season, Müller has served as Esteban Ocon's race engineer, becoming the first female…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Formula One (F1) was the highest class of worldwide racing for open-wheel, single-seater formula racing cars run by Formula One Group and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (…
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“Laura Müller works as the main technical and operational link between Esteban Ocon and his car at Team Haas.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Laura Müller (alternatively spelled Mueller) is a German race engineer for Haas F1 Team. Since the 2025 Formula One season, Müller has served as Esteban Ocon's race engineer, becoming the first female…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Müller_(motorsport)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Formula One (F1) was the highest class of worldwide racing for open-wheel, single-seater formula racing cars run by Formula One Group and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hannah Schmitz (née McMillan; born May 1985) is a British engineer, currently working as Head of Race Strategy for Formula One team Red Bull Racing. She is widely regarded as one of the most successfu…
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“Laura Müller traveled to Australia at 18 after high school graduation to pursue Formula 1 opportunities.”
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“Laura Müller completed her mechanical engineering studies and gained practical experience in DTM in 2014.”
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“Laura Müller worked in endurance racing, DTM, International Formula Series, and Brazilian Stock Car Championship.”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Laura Müller worked as an engineer in the DTM, endurance racing, the International Formula Series, and the Brazilian Stock Car Championship.
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“Laura Müller applied to McLaren in 2022 but was not hired due to internal restructuring.”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Laura Müller applied to McLaren in 2022 but was not hired due to internal restructuring.
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“Laura Müller joined Haas as a performance engineer and later became a race engineer.”
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“Laura Müller's decisions during races involve data analysis, track inspection, and car setup determination.”
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“Esteban Ocon praised Laura Müller's work ethic and dedication in 2025.”
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“Laura Müller and Esteban Ocon's 2025 season resulted in Ocon scoring 38 points and finishing 15th.”
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“New Formula 1 regulations for 2026 will require energy management and recovery systems.”
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“Turn 6 of the Albert Park Circuit will be renamed after Laura Müller and Hannah Schmitz for International Women's Day.”
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“The 'In Her Corner' campaign by Australian engineers and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation aims to inspire young people in STEM.”
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“Laura Müller aims to inspire young women through her role as a race engineer in Formula 1.”
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