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The 2023 off-season has been an eventful one, to say the least. The silly season extended into the new year and did not involve just the drives. We have seen plenty of managerial change as well in multiple teams in this year’s silly season. Mercedes, recently also joined the long list with their former chief strategist James Vowles joining Williams. Now, according to rumors, this change has opened up a scenario for a new kind of rivalry between Mercedes and Red Bull.

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Vowels’ move to Williams as the team principal has left a hole in the Mercedes’ strategic department. As per rumors, the Silver Arrows are looking to fill this position with Rosie Wait, an old member of the team.

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Wait is been a vital member of the Brackley outfit for some time now as the head of race strategy. However, Wait has been on maternity leave since the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix. To jog your memory, the Spanish GP was a strategic masterclass that saw Lewis Hamilton take the top step of the podium.

Now that the chief strategist seat is vacant, Wait has a high chance of taking over Vowels’ role at Mercedes. This is exciting news for all Mercedes and F1 fans who are looking forward to this change for one particular reason.

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The reason? Hannah Schmitz! The fans want to see the two female strategists go head-to-head in 2023.

Fans are excited to see this new kind of Mercedes Vs Red Bull rivalry in 2023

The Red Bull’s principal strategy engineer Hannah Schmitz is already a well-known name in the paddocks now. The British engineer has showcased her incredible decision-making on multiple occasions, most notably in Monaco, where the Bulls took the win away from Ferrari.

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This is exactly why the fans are excited to see these two women go up against each other.

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The fans are showcasing their excitement at the rumors of her appointment. Moreover, this would also mean more women in important roles in F1. That is a win for everyone!

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There is a lot of excitement to see the “Girlbosses” take control in Formula 1.

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The fans, among others, will keep a close eye on Mercedes’s social media platforms to catch any developments on Wait’s appointment.

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Mahim is a senior Formula 1 writer at EssentiallySports. With a Diploma in Sports Management, he ventured into sports journalism for his sheer passion for F1. Mahim has written over 2000 articles during his tenure at ES, and his expertise is in perspective pieces and core sports coverage. Mahim’s writing flair and meticulous research work have resulted in him contributing to in-depth analysis on teams like Red Bull and Mercedes as well as Team Principals Christian Horner and Toto Wolff. His support for Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team and their #44 driver Lewis Hamilton came naturally after being awestruck by the brilliance during his foray into F1. You can follow him on X @MahimSuhalka.

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