Sebastian Vettel's first Ferrari victory, Haas' points-scoring debut, the race that saved Sauber - all masterminded by race strategist, Ruth Buscombe. Today, as Alfa Romeo's Head of Race Strategy, she's the unseen hand that helps guide the teams race fortunes. Ruth dissects how race strategists operate, how they use data to plan for and react to wild races, what a race-winning strategy call feels like and the rivalry between strategists. Plus, Ruth remembers her route to F1, and talks about the importance of championing diversity and opportunities for all in motorsport. 



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<div>Sebastian Vettel's first Ferrari victory, Haas' points-scoring debut, the race that saved Sauber - all masterminded by race strategist, Ruth Buscombe. Today, as Alfa Romeo's Head of Race Strategy, she's the unseen hand that helps guide the teams race fortunes. Ruth dissects how race strategists operate, how they use data to plan for and react to wild races, what a race-winning strategy call feels like and the rivalry between strategists. Plus, Ruth remembers her route to F1, and talks about the importance of championing diversity and opportunities for all in motorsport.  
 
  
For more information on FIA Women in Motorsport and Girls on Track, check out: 
<a href="https://www.fia.com/women-motorsport">https://www.fia.com/women-motorsport</a> 
<a href="https://www.fia.com/thegirlsontrack">https://www.fia.com/thegirlsontrack</a> 
<a href="https://www.motorsportuk.org/the-sport/women-in-motorsport/girls-on-track-uk/">https://www.motorsportuk.org/the-sport/women-in-motorsport/girls-on-track-uk/</a>     
 
 
  
This episode is sponsored by: 
Babbel  - go to <a href="http://uk.babbel.com/play">uk.babbel.com/play</a> and use the code GRID for an extra six months free</div>

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