Claire Dubbelman is a leading figure in motorsports governance as the first woman to be granted a Race Director Super Licence by the FIA and a former Formula One Deputy Race Director. Drawing from almost 20 years’ experience working in motorsports, Claire shares insights into one of the most scrutinised and high-pressure roles in global sport.
After studying a degree in International Communications, Claire began her career in public relations as an Intern at Hemels Publishing and later as a Junior Marketing & PR Manager at Carver Europe BV. Building her foundation in motorsports, she worked as an Account Manager & Coordinator for Formula Renault, where she had a major role in organising the Northern European Championship. In 2012, Claire worked a freelance job as an FIA Media Delegate for the Formula 3 Euro Series alongside serving as a Partner at the communications and events agency, 2convince. Expanding her work with the Formula One governing body FIA, she became Championship Manager before joining F1 as a Sporting Manager & Deputy Race Director. During this time, she obtained the FIA Super Licence to be able to direct a Formula One Grand Prix. Leaving her role at the FIA, Claire now works in the Sporting & Technical Department at the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation, focusing on developing the future of motorsports in emerging markets to support the sport’s growth.
Widely celebrated for her achievements as a woman in motorsports, Claire has been featured in the BBC, Autosport and various Dutch media outlets. She is also championing gender diversity and inclusion by working as part of the SER Topvrouwen initiative in the Netherlands to highlight and celebrate the achievements of female leaders.
With an inspiring career in motorsports, Claire delivers talks at global organisations about working in a high-performance environment and her journey to the pinnacle of motorsports. She speaks on regulation and governance, decision-making at speed, resilience, safety and risk management and leadership. If you are looking for a powerful Formula One speaker, hire Claire for your next event now!
Claire Dubbelman's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Decision-Making at Speed
- Performance Culture
- Building New Markets
- Safety & Risk Management
- 2026 – Sporting & Technical Dept at Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation
- 2025 – Became first woman to hold FIA Race Director Super Licence
- 2024 – F1 Sporting Manager & F1 Deputy Race Director at FIA
- 2022 – Race Control Operator in FIA
- 2017 – Championship Manager at FIA
- 2014 – Partner at 2convince
- 2012 – Freelanced as FIA Media Delegate for Formula 3 Euro Series
- 2011 – Owner of Ocius Events
- 2008 – Renault Sport Coordinator for Northern Europe & Account Manager for Renault Sport Series
- 2008 – Junior Marketing & PR Manager at Carver Europe BV
- 2007 – Intern at Hemels Publishers
- 2007 – Graduated from The Hague University of Applied Sciences with degree in International Communications
How to hire Claire Dubbelman
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