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Biography
Hannah Schmitz (née McMillan; born 1985) is a British engineer, currently working forAustrian Formula One team Red Bull Racing as Principal Strategy Engineer. She is widely regarded as one of the most successful female figures in the sport of Formula One, heralded as key in Red Bull's 2021, 2022 and 2023 title charges.
Education
In 2009, Schmitz obtained a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cambridge, with a focus on optimization theory, regression analysis, and statistical models.
Career
Following the completion of her studies, Schmitz began her career working for Red Bull in November 2009, as a Modelling and Strategy Engineer, where she mainly researched and developed new simulation techniques, and maintained simulation tools for analysis, producing regular testing reports on past performances and future strategies. She soon moved to the role of Senior Strategy Engineer in 2011, where she played a key role in Red Bull Racing's live strategy in all Grands Prix as an indispensable member of its team. In 2021, Schmitz was promoted to Principal Strategy Engineer.