Carrie Schreiner will juggle dual roles in 2025 as the German racer combines an intensive GT racing programme with a mentorship position at Audi’s new Formula 1 team. The F1 Academy race winner secured the appointment following her successful partnership with Sauber, which has now transformed into the Audi F1 project. Schreiner’s unconventional career path took her from single-seaters into GT racing, where she claimed multiple championships before returning to the F1 paddock in an official capacity. Her appointment reflects Audi’s commitment to developing female talent through structured pathways as the German manufacturer prepares for its full F1 entry.
From single-seaters to GT champion
Schreiner made her motorsport debut in ADAC Formula 4 over a decade ago, but quickly pivoted toward closed-cockpit racing. The career shift proved successful. She captured the Gran Turismo Touring Car Cup title in Germany’s GT3 category and added the Lamborghini Super Trofeo championship to her palmares. Those victories established her credentials in endurance and sprint GT racing, a discipline that demands different skills from single-seater competition.
The Saarland native joined F1 Academy in 2023, the Formula 4-based series exclusively for female drivers. Her victory at Circuit Zandvoort caught attention from Sauber’s talent programme, laying the groundwork for her current Audi relationship. That support continued through the team’s transition into Audi’s F1 operation, ultimately leading to her formal appointment as Academy mentor.
Official F1 Academy mentor role at Audi
Schreiner’s position at Audi F1 centres on mentoring the team’s designated F1 Academy driver for the 2025 season. The identity of that driver remains unconfirmed, but Schreiner will provide guidance based on her own experience navigating junior categories and professional racing environments. The mentor role represents Audi’s structured approach to nurturing female talent within its F1 programme, creating clear development pathways beyond simply funding race seats.
Her responsibilities will include trackside support during F1 Academy rounds, technical debriefs, and career development guidance. The appointment gives Audi a visible presence in the women’s racing initiative whilst providing Schreiner with direct F1 paddock access. She joins a growing roster of former racers and current professionals supporting F1 Academy drivers as the series expands its footprint on the grand prix calendar.
GT World Challenge Europe campaign with Tresor Attempto Racing
Schreiner steps up from ADAC GT Masters to the GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS for 2025, the continent’s premier GT3 championship. She will pilot an Audi R8 LMS Evo II entered by Tresor Attempto Racing, tackling both the Endurance Cup and Sprint Cup formats. The Endurance Cup includes the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, one of GT racing’s most prestigious events, where she will face manufacturer teams from Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, and BMW.
The Sprint Cup demands rapid adaptation across shorter race weekends at circuits including Brands Hatch, Misano, and Valencia. Schreiner will potentially encounter Verstappen Racing, the GT team established by the family of four-time world champion Max Verstappen. The GT World Challenge grid represents the highest level of customer GT3 racing in Europe, with professional driver lineups and significant manufacturer involvement. Success in this environment would significantly elevate Schreiner’s profile within endurance racing circles.
Nürburgring specialist returns to Nordschleife
Schreiner built a reputation as a Nordschleife expert through previous campaigns on the legendary 25-kilometre circuit. She returns to the Nürburgring in 2025 for both the Langstrecken-Serie championship and the 24-hour race itself. This time she rejoins Girls Only by WS Racing, the all-female team she previously raced with, but with upgraded machinery. The team has switched from the BMW M4 GT4 to the faster Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, reflecting increased ambitions for the campaign.
The Nürburgring 24 Hours attracts over 130 entries across multiple classes, with factory-supported teams from virtually every major manufacturer. The race tests driver stamina, team strategy, and mechanical reliability across constantly changing weather conditions. Schreiner’s experience on the Nordschleife gives her a crucial advantage in navigating the circuit’s 73 corners and dramatic elevation changes. The GT3 Cup class provides direct competition against Porsche factory-supported entries and experienced endurance specialists.
Winter racing in Iberia rounds out packed calendar
Between her summer GT commitments and winter off-season, Schreiner will contest two GT Winter Series rounds at Portimão and Aragón. The series serves as a testing ground for teams preparing their 2026 campaigns whilst providing additional competitive mileage for drivers. The Portuguese and Spanish circuits offer contrasting characteristics that will help Schreiner refine her skills across different track layouts and climate conditions.
This packed schedule demonstrates the demands placed on modern racing drivers who combine competition with commercial and developmental roles. Schreiner will need to balance physical preparation for endurance races lasting up to 24 hours with her F1 Academy mentorship duties, which will require presence at grand prix events throughout the season. The calendar coordination becomes particularly tight during European summer months when GT racing and F1 schedules overlap.
Audi’s broader F1 Academy commitment
Audi’s decision to retain Schreiner and maintain an F1 Academy presence signals the manufacturer’s long-term investment in diversity initiatives. The team joins Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, and others in directly supporting female drivers through the championship. Audi’s F1 project under team principal Mattia Binotto has emphasized building infrastructure beyond just the race team, including junior programmes and technical partnerships.
The F1 Academy mentor structure creates tangible career progression for female racers who demonstrate potential in the series. Schreiner’s own trajectory from F1 Academy competitor to official team mentor illustrates how the programme can generate opportunities beyond simply providing race seats. As Audi finalizes its driver lineup and technical staff for its full F1 debut season, the Academy programme runs in parallel, developing the next generation of potential test and reserve drivers.
What this schedule means for Schreiner’s development
Managing parallel commitments in GT racing and F1 mentorship will test Schreiner’s organizational capabilities and physical endurance. The GT World Challenge calendar spans from April through October, overlapping directly with the F1 season. She will need to coordinate travel between GT race weekends and F1 Academy rounds, which run as support events at selected grands prix. The workload resembles that faced by reserve drivers who balance simulator duties with racing commitments in other championships.
Her GT programme with top-tier teams and competitive machinery provides the racing continuity essential for maintaining peak performance. The Nordschleife races add specialized expertise that distinguishes her profile within the driver market. Meanwhile, the Audi F1 connection keeps her embedded in the grand prix environment, building relationships and demonstrating value to the organization. This multi-faceted approach reflects modern motorsport career management, where drivers must create value across multiple roles to sustain professional opportunities.
