Monisha Kaltenborn became Formula 1 's first female team principal in October . The German was appointed to the role by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone after a career as an engineer and racing driver at Mercedes Benz. Trained as a lawyer , Kaltenborn came to Formula 1 by chance , after joining legal team of one of Sauber 's shareholders .
Monisha Kaltenborn became Formula 1 's first female team principal in October . She is in charge of both business and on-the-track performance of Sauber , sixth in last year 's team championship . Trained as a lawyer , Kaltenborn came to Formula 1 by chance , after joining legal team of one of Sauber 's shareholders .