Championing top female talent at Red Bull Racing, Hannah Schmitz inspires future engineers.
Ana Groom emphasizes aerodynamic performance gains and continuous advancements in RB19 design.
Deep dives
Female Talent at Red Bull Racing
Championing the top female talent at Red Bull Racing, principal strategy engineer Hannah Schmitz, aerodynamics engineer Anna Grum, and simulator terrain modeler Roseanne Elvin share their roles. Schmitz discusses feeling recognized and inspiring the next generation. Grum emphasizes the constant pursuit of aerodynamic performance while Elvin details her transition from F1 simulator work to Red Bull Advanced Technologies, showcasing the dynamic career paths available to women in STEM fields.
Strategic Decision-Making in Racing
Strategist Hannah Schmitz reveals her most satisfying strategy at Hungary in the previous year, navigating complex race scenarios. She describes the collaborative decision-making process on the pit wall, considering driver feedback, tire selections, and evolving race conditions. Schmitz highlights the importance of adaptable planning, team communication across departments, and the critical role of the operations room in providing essential race data.
Aerodynamic Development and Simulations
Aerodynamics engineer Anna Grum discusses ongoing aerodynamic advancements in the RB19, emphasizing the continuous pursuit of performance gains. She elaborates on the wind tunnel modeling process, highlighting the modular design of components and iterative development approach. Grum reflects on the team's commitment to pushing the limits of aerodynamic efficiency and maximizing competitive edge through continuous upgrades and simulations.
Inspirational Advice for Women in STEM
Reflecting on their journeys in male-dominated fields, Schmitz, Grum, and Elvin offer advice for aspiring women in STEM. They stress the importance of pursuing passion, trusting one's skills, building confidence, and embracing diverse career paths. The trio encourages young girls and women to believe in their abilities, navigate obstacles with determination, and contribute their unique perspectives to the field of engineering and motorsport.
Nicola Hume speaks to three women from very different parts of the Team on The Official Oracle Red Bull Racing Podcast, brought to you by HP Poly – delivering exclusive unrivalled access to the Team.
To coincide with International Women in Engineering Day On this month's episode, we speak to Principal Strategy Engineer, Hannah Schmitz, Aerodynamics Engineer, Ana Groom and Simulator Terrain Modeller, Rosanne Elvin. They share what each of their roles entail and how they first managed to get a job on the Team.
Also, they each bring an item to enter in our 'Oracle Red Bull Racing in 100 Objects' hall of fame, they answer a stack of your fan questions, plus we have a little game at the end to put them through their paces.
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