Claire Dubbelman is Deputy Race Director in the FIA Formula One World Championship and the first woman and youngest person ever to hold the prestigious FIA Super License for Race Directors. She has made history in a field traditionally dominated by men. At the FIA, she is part of the team responsible for the sporting direction of Formula 1 races and the development of international policies and best practices for race direction in motorsport worldwide.
Before her appointment in Formula 1, Claire led the FIA’s junior category team, overseeing the regulatory frameworks of 26 international championships and developing new racing categories across Europe, the MENA region, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. Earlier in her career, she ran her own events and project management agency, organizing more than 50 international motorsport events in 15 countries. She also worked for organizations including Renault Sport, Nissan Europe and the Mercedes-AMG Black Falcon racing team.
Claire is internationally recognized as an authority on sporting regulations, safety and intercultural leadership. In 2023, she was selected as one of the first 16 talents worldwide to join the FIA High Performance Program. In the Netherlands, she is also recognised as a member of SER Topvrouwen, a network for women in leadership.
Publications and Media
Thanks to her unique position within Formula 1, Claire is a sought-after voice in the media. She has appeared on NOS, Jinek and VIAPLAY, and has been featured by the BBC, BBC Sport, De Telegraaf, Algemeen Dagblad, ANP, Autosport, Formule 1 Magazine and Motorsport.com. Articles such as “Claire Dubbelman Makes History”, “How Claire Dubbelman Became the First Woman with an FIA Race Director Super License” and “Meet the Women Driving Change in F1” highlight her pioneering role. Alongside her media appearances, Claire regularly publishes her own insights on diversity in motorsport, leadership in high-pressure environments and the future of the sport. Her contributions combine in-depth expertise with a strong vision for sustainable change.
Claire as a Speaker
As a speaker, Claire brings a unique blend of authority, accessibility and energy. She delivers impactful talks on leadership under pressure, resilience, diversity and inclusion, and safety and decision-making at top speed. Her style is clear and engaging, translating complex topics into inspiring, practical insights that resonate with organizations both within and beyond the sporting world. She has spoken at events hosted by PON and Mercedes-Benz during the Dutch Grand Prix, delivered a talk on diversity in motorsport at TU Delft, and participated in a panel discussion on resilience hosted by SER Topvrouwen. On stage, Claire combines her international experience with personal stories from the Formula 1 paddock and Race Control. She offers audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the world's most-watched sport while sharing universal lessons on collaboration, decision-making and leadership.
What Sets Claire Apart
What distinguishes Claire is her ability to bridge the worlds of elite sport and business. She is an experienced leader in complex international projects involving a wide range of stakeholders and is known for her energy, solution-oriented mindset and service-minded approach. Fluent in five languages and experienced in working with intercultural teams, she navigates diverse environments with ease. As the first woman to hold an FIA Super License for Race Directors, a recognized member of SER Topvrouwen and a prominent voice in international media, Claire Dubbelman is an inspiring speaker for organizations looking to learn from leadership at the highest level.
