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Paul Russell

Dürnten,ZH

Summary

Dynamic engineering professional with extensive experience at Sauber Motorsports AG, excelling in project management and team leadership. Proven track record in performance analysis and data-driven problem resolution, optimizing test planning and execution. Adept at fostering collaboration and motivating teams to achieve innovative solutions in high-pressure environments.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Leader Simulator Performance

Sauber Motorsports AG
Hinwil, ZH
01.1997 - Current
  • Directed performance development initiatives for current and future Sauber Formula One cars with a team of four engineers.
  • Collaborated on cross-disciplinary projects for test preparation and result analysis.
  • Facilitated communication of analysis outcomes and outlined subsequent steps for project advancement.

Data Analysis Engineer

Sauber Motorsport AG
Hinwil, ZH
05.2025 - 12.2025
  • Data Analysis Engineer, all analyses and tests.

Test Engineer

Sauber Motorsport AG
Hinwil, ZH
01.2025 - 12.2025
  • Test Engineer – optimized track test planning, execution, and reporting

Senior Engineer Aerodynamic Development Processes

Sauber Motorsport AG
Hinwil, ZH
09.2022 - 12.2025
  • Project management of innovative tools and techniques for evaluating aerodynamic performance development from vehicle dynamics perspective

Electronics Engineer

Lola Cars Ltd
Huntingdon, England
07.1989 - 04.2025

Senior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Sauber Motorsport AG
Hinwil, ZH
04.2017 - 09.2022
  • Analyzed aerodynamic and mechanical development packages utilizing lap simulation tools alongside track event-specific car setup optimization.

Test Engineer, Track Engineering

Sauber Motorsport AG
Hinwil, ZH
01.2011 - 04.2017
  • Test Engineer – mostly factory based with some track based work

Race Engineer

Sauber Motorsport AG
Hinwil, ZH
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Race Engineer – responsibility for a car at races.

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng) - Engineering

The Institution of Engineering & Technology, IET
London
06-2005

Bachelor(Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Brighton Polytechnic
Brighton, England
06-1989

Skills

Core Competencies:

  • Project management of multi-disciplinary projects
  • Team leadership and the bigger picture
  • Data analysis-based problem identification and resolution
  • Test planning and technical reporting
  • Sporting and team aspects of motivational communication
  • Performance analysis

Certification

  • English (Native)
  • German (C1, fluent)
  • French (A2/B1)

Affiliations

Interests

  • Family, wonder of nature in general and sport.
  • Winter and triathlon sports.
  • Motorsport and karting, (mostly mechanic) with son

Timeline

Data Analysis Engineer

Sauber Motorsport AG
05.2025 - 12.2025

Test Engineer

Sauber Motorsport AG
01.2025 - 12.2025

Senior Engineer Aerodynamic Development Processes

Sauber Motorsport AG
09.2022 - 12.2025

Senior Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Sauber Motorsport AG
04.2017 - 09.2022

Test Engineer, Track Engineering

Sauber Motorsport AG
01.2011 - 04.2017

Race Engineer

Sauber Motorsport AG
01.2009 - 01.2011

Team Leader Simulator Performance

Sauber Motorsports AG
01.1997 - Current

Electronics Engineer

Lola Cars Ltd
07.1989 - 04.2025

Chartered Engineer (CEng) - Engineering

The Institution of Engineering & Technology, IET

Bachelor(Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Brighton Polytechnic

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