Getting to Know: Laura Müller
Formula 1’s First Full-Time Female Race Engineer
In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, where precision, pressure, and performance collide, Laura Müller has quietly made history. As of the 2025 season, the German engineer serves as Esteban Ocon’s race engineer at Haas—becoming the first woman to hold this role full-time in the sport’s history.
From Lake Constance to the Pit Wall
Originally from Lake Constance, Germany, Müller’s path to the F1 paddock wasn’t always clear-cut. It was during a gap year in Australia—immersed in the country’s thriving supercharger car culture—that she first caught the motorsport bug. That experience lit a spark, leading her to pursue automotive engineering at the Technical University of Munich, where she earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees.
Müller is also an outspoken advocate for women in engineering, regularly sharing her experiences at events like International Women in Engineering Day. A longtime fan of Michael Schumacher, she represents a new generation inspired by the legends of the past, yet writing a very different kind of story.
A Journey Through Racing’s Many Roads
Before arriving in Formula 1, Müller built a broad and impressive résumé across multiple racing categories and continents. She began her career as an intern at Phoenix Racing and went on to work with teams in:
Formula Renault 2.0 (Josef Kaufmann Racing)
Stock Car Brasil (Hero Motorsport)
FIA World Endurance Championship (Racing Team Nederland)
European Le Mans Series (Algarve Pro Racing and DragonSpeed)
DTM (Abt Sportsline and Manthey Racing)
During her time with Abt Sportsline, she worked as race engineer to German driver Sophia Flörsch—an early highlight that hinted at bigger things to come.
Rising Through the Ranks at Haas
Müller joined Haas in 2022, initially working in the simulator department. Her dedication and technical insight quickly stood out, and by 2024, she was promoted to performance engineer—supporting the race engineer in optimizing car setup and race execution.
Then, in January 2025, Haas announced her promotion to race engineer for Esteban Ocon. At 33, Müller stepped into the role as part of a larger reshuffle aimed at sharpening the team’s trackside operations. Team Principal Ayao Komatsu highlighted the move as key to boosting performance, and Müller now reports directly to chief race engineer Francesco Nenci.
““Race day is just the surface—what really matters is the work you put in before you get there.””
Laura Müller’s appointment is more than a milestone—it’s a signal that Formula 1 is evolving. In a world defined by teamwork and trust under pressure, Müller has earned her place on the front lines, one race weekend at a time.
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