Being a team principal in F1 isn’t for the faint of heart. Although the highs are fantastic, it’s a brutal job, with a lot of finger-pointing and blame if things don’t go to plan. One man who has dealt with his fair share of drama from his time in F1 is Otmar Szafnauer.
Previously at Aston Martin before switching to rival Alpine for the 2022 season, Szafnauer is a Romanian American engineer who is currently overseeing a team that includes drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon.
Alpine is having a challenging season so far. Both its cars were forced to retire on the first lap of the recent Hungarian Grand Prix after being involved in the same incident. But the season is long, and Szafnauer and the team have plenty of big projects going on off the racetrack, including a partnership with Hollywood stars, a firm stance on women in motorsport and more.
