Ruth Buscombe-Divey

Speaker, F1 Race Strategy Expert and Advocate for Women in STEM
London
Gain insights into data-driven decision making in high-pressure environments with Ruth Buscombe, speaker, Formula 1 strategist and commentator.
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Ruth Buscombe-Divey | Speaker Biography

Former race strategist for Ferrari, Haas and Sauber
Ambassador for FIA Girls on Track
Advocate for women in STEM

Ruth Buscombe-Divey is one of Formula 1’s most respected race strategists, now working as an Analyst and Commentator for Formula 1 and F1 TV. Ruth’s expertise in data analysis and strategy management has made her a vital figure in helping teams optimise their performance in the highly competitive world of motorsport.

Her journey in Formula 1 began with a first-class honours degree from the University of Cambridge in Engineering, followed by a Masters thesis on the Drag Reduction System (DRS) for the FIA. This early research played an important role in shaping the DRS system, later introduced to improve overtaking in the sport. Ruth started her career at the renowned Scuderia Ferrari in 2012, first as a Simulations Engineer and later as a Race Strategist. During her time at Ferrari, she worked closely with drivers such as Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso, and Sebastian Vettel, playing a crucial role in Vettel's first win with Ferrari at the 2015 Malaysia Grand Prix.

Ruth went on to join the Haas F1 Team in 2015, helping the American team achieve a strong start with double points finishes in their debut season. She later moved to Sauber, where she served as Head of Race Strategy for eight seasons, working with drivers such as Charles Leclerc and helping to secure the team’s best Constructors’ Championship result in a decade in 2022.

Now a key figure in the Formula 1 media landscape, Ruth brings her deep knowledge of race strategy to viewers while also speaking at corporate events, where she explains the complexities of data-driven decision making in the high-pressure world of racing. Throughout her career, Ruth has been a passionate advocate for women in STEM and has served as an ambassador for the FIA Girls on Track initiative since 2016.

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Book Ruth Buscombe-Divey to inspire your team with her unparalleled insights into data-driven decision-making and race strategy from the high-stakes world of Formula 1. Her unique experiences and advocacy for women in STEM will motivate and empower your audience to embrace innovation and turn split-second decisions into winning outcomes.

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