Otmar Szafnauer

With a career spanning over three decades in Formula One, Otmar Szafnauer has held a variety of significant positions. His leadership roles include serving as Team Principal for a number of high-profile teams such as Racing Point F1 Team, Racing Point Force India F1 Team, and Force India Formula One Team. Notably, Szafnauer was also listed as notable personnel for the Honda Formula One team from 2000 to 2008 and was instrumental in the success of the Aston Martin F1 team during his 12-year tenure.

In addition to his roles with these teams, Szafnauer was inducted into the USF2000 Hall of Fame in 2013, an acknowledgment of his contribution to the sport. He continued to contribute to the world of Formula One as the Team Principal of the Alpine F1 Team until the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix, reinforcing his reputation as a respected figure within the motorsport industry.

Szafnauer's experience extends beyond the racetrack. He is the founder of Soft Pauer, a software company that released the "Formula One Timing and Track Positioning Application" for the iPhone in June 2009. Currently serving as the chairman of Soft Pauer, Szafnauer continues to demonstrate his multifaceted leadership capabilities, and his ability to innovate within the ever-evolving world of technology and motorsports.