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Thomas Spink
Being a determined voyager, travel blogger, hospitality expert and professional champagne sipper, Thomas uses his talents to delve into the challenging world of Formula 1 and provide unique insights about the circus.
32. Badr Mohammed Al Meer
Age 44 Occupation CEO Company Qatar Airways Country Qatar Position Last Year New In November 2023, Badr Mohammed Al Meer stepped into the role of Group CEO at Qatar Airways, following over a decade of impactful leadership as Chief Operating…
33. Mike Cannon-Brookes
Age 45 Occupation CEO Company Atlassian Country Australia Position Last Year New Formula 1 continues to evolve—faster, smarter, and greener. In a bold new partnership, Atlassian co-founder and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes has become the title and technology partner of Williams…
34. Laurent Mekies
Age 48 Occupation Team Principal Company VCARB Country France Position Last Year Up Laurent Mekies, born on April 28, 1977, in France, has carved an impressive path through the world of Formula 1, becoming one of the sport’s most respected…
35. Matthew Savage
Age 60 Occupation Chairman Company Dorilton Group, Williams Racing Country USA Position Last Year Down Matthew Savage, Chairman of Dorilton Capital, is a name increasingly recognised not just in the boardrooms of global finance but also on the high-octane circuits…
36. Ayao Komatsu
Age 49 Occupation Team Principal Company Haas F1 Team Country Japan Position Last Year Up Ayao Komatsu began his journey to the top of Formula 1 as a story of passion, persistence, and precision engineering. In 2024, after more than…
37. Oscar Piastri
Age 24 Occupation Driver Company McLaren Racing Country Australia Position Last Year New Oscar Piastri: Australia’s New Star Lighting Up Formula 1 Oscar Piastri’s meteoric rise through the ranks of junior single-seater racing has been one of the most impressive…
40. Soren Toft
Age 51 Occupation CEO Company MSC Cruises Country Sweden Position Last Year New When Soren Toft stepped into the role of CEO at Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) in December 2020, he brought with him more than 25 years of experience…
41. Dan Towriss
Age 52 Occupation CEO Company Cadillac F1 Team, TWG, Group 1001 Country USA Position Last Year New Dan Towriss isn’t just leading in boardrooms—he’s making waves on the racetrack too. As the CEO of Group 1001, a financial services powerhouse…
42. Sir Jackie Stewart
Age 85 Occupation Former Driver, Rolex Ambassador Company Rolex Country United Kingdom Position Last Year Down In the high-octane world of Formula 1, few names carry the weight and legacy of Sir Jackie Stewart. Nicknamed The Flying Scot, Stewart wasn’t…
43. Flavio Briatore
Age 75 Occupation Executive Advisor Company Alpine F1 Team Country Italy Position Last Year New Flavio Briatore Returns to Enstone: Alpine Bets on Experience to Reignite Its F1 Ambitions Formula 1 teams often look to the future in a sport…
