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. and there 's so much more to it , '' she said . 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 . 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 .