Iñaki Rueda | |
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| Born | Ignacio Rueda (1978-08-06)6 August 1978 (age 47) Madrid, Spain |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Years active | 2006-Present |
| Employer | Sauber Motorsport |
| Known for | Formula One engineer |
| Title | Sporting Director |
| Term | 2021–2023 2024–Present |
| Predecessor | Laurent Mekies |
| Successor | Ravin Jain |
Ignacio "Iñaki" Rueda (born 6 August 1978) is a SpanishFormula One engineer. Since 2025, he has been the Sporting Director ofSauber; he formerly served as the Head of Strategy and Sporting atScuderia Ferrari.[1]
Rueda started his career in motorsport when he raced in motocross from 1991 to 1999 while from 1997 to 2003, he was enrolled at theUniversity of Colorado, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, specialising in Vehicle Dynamics, Controls and Systems.[2]
Eager to work in Formula One, Rueda completed a motorsport master's degree atCranfield University, UK. Shortly after that, he worked forMcLaren Electronics but he wanted to work trackside so in 2005, he joinedJordan Grand Prix, as a Systems Engineer. In 2006 he joined theRenault team, in the same role.[2]
In 2011, Rueda was appointed Chief Strategist ofLotus F1 Team, a role in which he kept until 2014. He then transferred toScuderia Ferrari as the Head of Strategy.
In January 2021, he took on additional responsibilities on the sporting side of Scuderia Ferrari, thus becoming Head of Strategy and Sporting.[3][4] From February 2023, he was replaced as Strategy Director byRavin Jain.[5] From January to November 2024, Reuda went on gardening leave whilst remaining with Ferrari, according to his LinkedIn.
On 30 October 2024, it was announced that Sauber Motorsport, which will be transforming into theAudi F1 Team from 2026, had hired Rueda as its new sporting director.[6] He replaces Beat Zehnder, who took on the role of director of programs and operations.[7] In his new role, Rueda was responsible for overseeing all sporting activities and managing the relationship with theFédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).[8][9]
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