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Team Principal
Team Personnel
A Team Principal is the person in charge of a motorsport team, responsible for its overall management and performance.
Team Principals oversee all aspects of the racing operation, including managing drivers, engineers, and other staff. They make key strategic decisions about car development, race strategy, and driver selection, while also handling relationships with sponsors and racing authorities.
In Formula 1, well-known Team Principals include figures like Christian Horner (Red Bull), Toto Wolff (Mercedes), and Frédéric Vasseur (Ferrari). The role combines leadership, technical knowledge, and business skills to guide a team toward competitive success.