Monisha Kaltenborn, seen here at the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim in July 2011, is the first woman to become CEO and team principal of a Formula 1 team.
Monisha Kaltenborn —
Monisha Kaltenborn, seen here at the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim in July 2011, is the first woman to become CEO and team principal of a Formula 1 team.
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Kaltenborn said she grew up watching Grand Prix as a child but never imagined it would become her career.
Monisha Kaltenborn —
Kaltenborn said she grew up watching Grand Prix as a child but never imagined it would become her career.
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"The first time I came to the factory and saw what it takes to make a Formula 1 car, it became a passion," said Kaltenborn.
Monisha Kaltenborn —
"The first time I came to the factory and saw what it takes to make a Formula 1 car, it became a passion," said Kaltenborn.
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Even before taking over as team principal, Kaltenborn played a key trackside role in Grand Prix races.
Monisha Kaltenborn —
Even before taking over as team principal, Kaltenborn played a key trackside role in Grand Prix races.
Kaltenborn said she is not disturbed by the use of "grid girls", seen here at the 2011 Korean Grand Prix, in Formula 1. "I think girls are prettier to look at than if you had men in those roles," she said.
Monisha Kaltenborn —
Kaltenborn said she is not disturbed by the use of "grid girls", seen here at the 2011 Korean Grand Prix, in Formula 1. "I think girls are prettier to look at than if you had men in those roles," she said.
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Kaltenborn, seen here at a school in Delhi, India, is involved in the FIA's F1 In Schools project, which teaches students about all roles in motorsport from engineering to marketing to finance.
Monisha Kaltenborn —
Kaltenborn, seen here at a school in Delhi, India, is involved in the FIA's F1 In Schools project, which teaches students about all roles in motorsport from engineering to marketing to finance.
Kaltenborn with Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi at the 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix. Kobayashi competed for Sauber from 2010 to 2012, but has now been replaced by Esteban Gutierrez and Nico Hulkenberg.
Monisha Kaltenborn —
Kaltenborn with Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi at the 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix. Kobayashi competed for Sauber from 2010 to 2012, but has now been replaced by Esteban Gutierrez and Nico Hulkenberg.
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