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Otmar Szafnauer is listed as an entrepreneur, engineer and racing automobile driver. Born on August 13, 1964, Otmar Szafnauer is from Semlac, Arad County, Romania. That works out to 62 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Wayne State University.
My Take
Otmar Szafnauer's story moves me more than most paddock figures. Born in a small Romanian village under communism, he emigrated, became an engineer, and climbed all the way to Team Principal of Alpine in Formula One. That blend of entrepreneur, engineer, and racer gives him a credibility few executives possess in such a technical sport.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Otmar Szafnauer
- Name (Japanese)
- オトマー・サフナウアー
- Reading
- おとまー・さふなうあー
- Born
- August 13, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Semlac, Arad County, Romania
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / engineer / racing automobile driver / team manager
2. Background
- University
- Wayne State University
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/otmarf1/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otmar%20Szafnauer
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AA%E3%83%88%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B5%E3%83%95%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3786768
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Otmar Szafnauer born?
Born August 13, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Otmar Szafnauer from?
Otmar Szafnauer is from Semlac, Arad County, Romania.
What does Otmar Szafnauer do?
Otmar Szafnauer works as entrepreneur, engineer, racing automobile driver, team manager.
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