Every team needs a leader capable of coordinating people, strategy and objectives. In sim racing – especially in endurance competition – that role becomes essential. In her recent interview with AWA, Lucrezia Milanese, Team Principal of Sim Pink Maranello, shared her journey and the vision behind the project.
For Lucrezia, being a Team Principal means creating the right environment for every driver to perform at their best, encouraging collaboration and building a strong team ready to face every challenge together.
The Role of a Team Principal in Endurance Racing
Endurance racing puts every aspect of a team to the test. Speed and technical ability are crucial, but without organisation, communication and mutual trust, achieving strong results becomes extremely difficult.
This is where the Team Principal makes the difference: coordinating the team, managing group dynamics and ensuring that every race is carefully prepared so each driver can focus entirely on their performance.
As Lucrezia explains: “As Team Principal, my goal is to coordinate the team and put every driver in the best possible position to perform, because endurance races are won above all as a team.”
These words perfectly capture the spirit of Sim Pink Maranello: success is built through teamwork, shared commitment and the ability to tackle every challenge together.
Sim Pink Maranello: A Project That Develops Drivers and People
SIM Pink Maranello was created to provide women with a competitive environment where they can grow through sim racing.
Every competition is an opportunity to develop discipline, consistency, pressure management and teamwork – skills that extend far beyond racing and provide a solid foundation for anyone looking to build a future in motorsport.
As Lucrezia Milanese points out:
“It’s an environment where women can grow, learn from one another and gain experience in endurance competitions, developing skills that go far beyond driving.”
Her own journey is a clear example of that philosophy. She began in sim racing, moved into karting and now also works as a vehicle test driver. Different experiences connected by the same mindset: continuous learning and the determination to keep challenging herself.
Building the Future of Motorsport Together
Female participation in motorsport continues to grow, and projects like Sim Pink Maranello are helping turn that progress into reality.
Creating opportunities, encouraging collaboration and providing a structured environment allows the next generation to gain experience and develop the skills needed to thrive in a highly competitive industry.
Lucrezia Milanese sums up this vision perfectly:
“The future is built today. If we do the work now and keep moving forward despite the challenges, the next generation will find a very different environment.”
