TGR Haas F1 Team celebrates International Women in Engineering Day 2026

Students from Silverstone UTC were welcomed to the UK headquarters in Banbury for a guided tour, offering a behind-the-scenes look at a Formula 1 Team. This was followed by a panel discussion featuring Electronics Design Engineer Alice Jennings and Mathematical Modeler Alyssa Gomes, who shared their career journeys and offered advice to those interested in pursuing similar paths. Jenny Fletcher, Girls on Track Program Manager at Motorsport UK, was also present, providing insight into the program and its members – some of whom now work in the motorsport industry – as well as Motorsport UK’s Inclusion Hub.

“At the heart of a UTC education is engagement with real-world industry, and our visit to TGR Haas F1 Team’s UK headquarters provided a fantastic insight into the inner workings of a Formula 1 team,” shared Angela Murphy, Principal at Silverstone UTC. “ As we mark International Women in Engineering Day, it was particularly inspiring for our female students to hear first-hand from those working in roles they themselves aspire to.

“The message was clear – stay focused, pursue your passion, and embrace every opportunity that comes your way. While career paths are rarely linear, each experience plays a vital role in bringing you closer to achieving your ambitions.”

The team was also represented by Junior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer, Lina Khalil, on a webinar hosted by Driven By Us, sharing her journey into motorsport and offering insight into careers in Formula 1.

At the team’s Italian headquarters, 10 students from local university Motor Valley University of Emilia Romagna (MUNER) joined female engineering colleagues for a tour of the Maranello facility and nearby Fiorano Circuit. The visit concluded with an informal Q&A session, giving students the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences with team members.

“It’s important to promote careers in engineering and recognize the vital contributions women make to the STEM industry, particularly through initiatives like International Women in Engineering Day,” added Caitlin McMillan, ESG Manager at TGR Haas F1 Team. “We’ve been delighted to host students from Silverstone UTC and MUNER across our UK and Italy sites, giving them insight into the wide range of engineering roles within our team. These visits have highlighted the diversity of skills, experiences, and backgrounds of our team members, and demonstrated how accessible and inclusive careers in STEM can be.”