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S05 E06 Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 Engineer Andra Groapa on Career Growth and Innovation at Red Bull Powertrains.

β€’ Alexandra Ciobotaru β€’ Season 5 β€’ Episode 6

Formula 1 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | Powertrains | CFD Engineer | STEM | Career Development | Mental Health | CV Tips | Dream Job | 


Meet Andra Groapa, the driving force behind innovation at Red Bull Powertrains! πŸš€

In 2021, Red Bull Powertrains roared to life, supplying power units to Formula One giants Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri. πŸŽοΈπŸ’¨

Join us as we dive into Andra's incredible journey from dreaming big in Romania to becoming a pivotal engineer at the forefront of Formula 1 technology. 

As a simulation expert, Andra's role in building and running models for the 2026 power unit is nothing short of revolutionary. Her simulations enable the team to predict thermal performance, giving Red Bull Racing a competitive edge!

Navigating a male-dominated field, Andra stands tall, advocating passionately for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

In our episode, Andra opens up about her role, the challenges in the motorsport industry, and her strategies for tackling difficulties head-on. 

As an advisory board member for the Society of Women Engineers, a Mental Health First Aider, and a mentor, Andra's impact extends far beyond the racetrack. 

Join us for an inspiring conversation on her journey to Formula 1, the industry's challenges, and Andra's advice for those aspiring to build STEM careers in the fast lane!

Follow Andra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrapatricia/ 

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