Claire Dubbelman

Book Claire Dubbelman for your event

Claire Dubbelman is one of the most experienced voices in international motorsport governance. During a career spanning nearly twenty years, she has worked at the heart of Formula 1 and global championship management, where every decision carries significant consequences and every action demands precision, composure and accountability.

As former FIA Formula 1 Deputy Race Director, Claire operated in one of the most demanding positions in world sport. Working within Formula 1 race control, she supported the management of Grands Prix where critical decisions had to be made in real time under intense scrutiny from teams, drivers, media and millions of fans worldwide. This experience has given her an exceptional understanding of leadership in high-pressure environments, where clear communication, trust and sound judgement are essential.

Today, Claire shares these experiences with organisations looking to strengthen leadership, improve decision-making and build resilient, high-performing teams. Her presentations translate lessons from Formula 1 into practical strategies that leaders can apply across industries where complexity, speed and responsibility define success.

Claire Dubbelman and leadership under pressure

Few professionals understand pressure as deeply as Claire Dubbelman. Working at the highest level of Formula 1 required calm decision-making, operational excellence and the ability to perform when every second matters.

Her keynote presentations explore how individuals and organisations can develop the confidence to make effective decisions despite uncertainty. Claire explains how preparation, teamwork and accountability create environments where people perform consistently, even in situations where there is no room for error.

Audiences leave with practical insights into leading through complexity, managing risk and building confidence when the stakes are high.

Expertise in regulation and governance

Alongside her work in Formula 1, Claire has played a significant role in developing motorsport around the world through governance and regulatory leadership.

She has contributed to the regulatory frameworks of 26 junior single-seater championships worldwide, helping establish structures that balance safety, fairness and competitive integrity. Her experience covers policy development, operational delivery and collaboration with governing bodies, teams, promoters and stakeholders across five continents.

For organisations navigating change, regulation or complex stakeholder environments, Claire provides valuable perspectives on:

• Governance and decision-making
• Creating clear operational frameworks
• Managing competing interests
• Building trust through consistency and transparency
• Maintaining safety while encouraging innovation

Her experience demonstrates how strong governance enables sustainable growth without compromising performance.

Building high-performance environments

High-performing organisations are never built by chance. Throughout her career, Claire has worked alongside elite teams where preparation, collaboration and accountability determine success.

Drawing on her experience in Formula 1 race control and international championship management, she explains how successful organisations establish cultures that empower people while maintaining exceptionally high standards.

Her keynotes explore topics including leadership culture, communication under pressure, operational excellence and the importance of shared responsibility. Rather than focusing solely on motorsport, Claire translates these principles into practical lessons relevant for businesses, public organisations and leadership teams facing demanding environments.

Her presentations resonate with executives, managers and teams looking to improve performance without losing sight of long-term resilience.

Developing motorsport in emerging markets

Now based in Saudi Arabia, Claire is helping shape the future of motorsport in emerging markets.

Her current work focuses on governance, talent development and building the long-term infrastructure needed to support sustainable growth. Having worked extensively across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region, she understands the opportunities and challenges involved in launching new initiatives across diverse cultures and markets.

This international perspective allows her to speak about balancing commercial ambition with sustainable development while creating opportunities for future generations of talent.

Claire also shares valuable insights into leading across cultures, adapting to rapidly changing environments and driving transformation on a global scale.

Why book Claire Dubbelman?

Claire Dubbelman offers audiences a perspective few people in the world can provide. As the only woman in Formula 1 history to receive an FIA Super Licence to direct a Formula 1 Grand Prix, she has built her career by breaking barriers through expertise, determination and consistent excellence.

Her keynote speeches combine remarkable stories from the heart of Formula 1 with actionable leadership lessons that apply far beyond motorsport. Audiences gain practical strategies for making better decisions under pressure, strengthening governance, creating high-performance cultures and leading with confidence in complex environments.

Whether speaking to business leaders, executives, public organisations or industry professionals, Claire delivers engaging, relevant and thought-provoking presentations that inspire audiences to rethink leadership, embrace accountability and perform when it matters most.

Book Claire Dubbelman for your event to discover what Formula 1 can teach every organisation about leadership, resilience, governance and achieving sustained success under pressure.