100 Most Influential People in Formula 1 2019

23. Otmar Szafnauer | CEO and Team Principal of the Racing Point F1 Team

 

Position last year: 89
Age: 54
Bio: After leaving Honda in 2008, Otmar founded Soft Pauer, which released the official Formula One Timing and Track Positioning Application on the iPhone in June 2009. Szafnauer joined Force India in October 2009, and has played an integral role in the team’s improved performance. Szafnauer’s efforts also played an instrumental role in the team securing a long-term agreement to use the Mercedes powertrain from the 2014 season onwards.

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