Former Formula 1 Senior Race Engineer and CEO of JSC7 Engineering, Julien Simon-Chautemps is a highly experienced performance engineer, renowned for his role as senior race engineer to World Champion Kimi Raikkonen.
With 25 years in motorsport, Julien has worked with teams including Toyota, Caterham, Lotus, Renault and Alfa Romeo Racing, contributing to high-performance outcomes across 14 seasons and 265 Grands Prix. His expertise spans engineering, real-time race strategy, technical problem-solving and team leadership.
EXPERTISE
Leadership in High-Performance Teams: Julien's Formula 1 journey spans 14 seasons and 265 Grands Prix. He has worked with top teams like Toyota, Caterham, Lotus, Renault, and Alfa Romeo Racing, contributing to their high-performance outcomes. As a senior race engineer, he was instrumental in real-time problem-solving and race strategy execution from the pit wall.
Engineering Leadership: Julien began his F1 career with Toyota before moving to Caterham and then Lotus, staying with the team through its transition to Renault. At Alfa Romeo Racing, he became the senior race engineer to Kimi Raikkonen, guiding the 2007 World Champion to notable successes before Raikkonen's retirement in 2021.
Consultancy and Media Expertise: After Raikkonen's retirement, Julien founded JSC7 Engineering Ltd, offering motorsport consultancy services, including technical expertise to media broadcasters, engineering services, data analysis, and race strategy support. His detailed understanding of Formula 1 allows him to cover topics that resonate with business leaders and audiences worldwide.
SPEAKER TOPICS
- Technical Innovation: The role of engineering in achieving sustained performance.
- Risk Management in Formula 1: How teams manage and mitigate risks in a high-stakes environment.
- Motivation and Winning Mindset: Insights from working with top drivers like Kimi Raikkonen.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: Techniques used in real-time race situations.
Book Julien Simon-Chautemps for your next event
Fluent in both French and English, Julien is available to book for keynote presentations, fireside chats and panel discussions.
