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A look behind the scenes: Tasks of a press officer and team coordinator

Das Bild zeigt die Pressesprecherin und Teamkoordinatorin Karina Homilius vom LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Team.

Behind the scenes of the LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP racing team: An exclusive insight with Karina Homilius.
Motorsport fascinates millions of fans worldwide - but what actually happens behind the scenes of a professional racing team? Karina Homilius, press officer and team coordinator of the LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP racing team, gives us an exclusive insight into her challenging and exciting day-to-day work. Her tasks range from media relations to the organization of team processes, and she masters them with a great deal of passion and commitment.

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Tasks of a press officer and team coordinator

As press officer, Karina Homilius is responsible for all of the team's media work. Her week begins on the Monday before a race weekend, when she draws up the schedules for drivers, team members and sponsors. She has to coordinate all appointments precisely so that there are no overlaps and the drivers can prepare optimally for the race.
Interviews with various media formats - from TV stations to online and print magazines to podcasts - are a central part of her work. She is also responsible for the organizer's official interviews. It is particularly important to her to organize the interview times as efficiently as possible so as not to disturb the riders' concentration.
In addition to media work, Karina and her colleagues organize pit visits for guests and sponsors and plan autograph sessions where fans can experience their favourite drivers up close.

Senna Agius at an autograph session for sponsors and guests.
Das Bild zeigt Senna Agius bei einer Autogrammstunde mit den Gästen.

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A race weekend: From interviews to the award ceremony

A race weekend is intensive for Karina Homilius and the LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Team. Interviews and media commitments are already scheduled for Thursday. Pre-grand prix events run in parallel.
The free practice sessions start on Friday. Karina then coordinates the media briefings with the journalists, during which the riders pass on their first impressions to the press.
Saturday revolves around qualifying, which determines the starting grid. There will also be autograph sessions for sponsors and fans.
The highlight is race day on Sunday. The race follows the arrival of the guests. In the event of a podium finish, the race continues directly with the podium ceremony, interviews and press conference - an intense but exciting day.

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During the race weekend, Karina is excited for the crew and hopes for success.
Das Bild zeigt einige Crew-Mitglieder vom intactGP-Team in der Box.

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Work away from the race weekends

Anyone who thinks that Karina Homilius' work is over at the end of the race Sunday is wrong. She is also busy planning and organizing future races during the week. She takes care of travel planning, organizing passports and accreditations, schedules for the entire team and planning for drivers, guests and team members.
A racing team is like a big family that travels the world together. Every process has to be perfectly organized so that the events run smoothly. Karina makes sure that everyone involved is well prepared - from arrival to the award ceremony.

Happy event: Even after victories, the coordination of interviews is still on Karina's agenda. Das Bild zeigt die beiden Moto2-Fahrer Manuel Gonzalez und Senna Agius bei der Siegerehrung.

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Karina's path to the Intact GP team and motorsport

Karina Homilius was born with a passion for motor racing. Even as a child, she accompanied her father to racetracks and was fascinated by the atmosphere and the adrenaline in the air. Over time, her interest in the organization behind the scenes grew.
Her professional entry into motorsport came via Racing Team Germany, where she gained her first experience as a media officer and team coordinator. There she also met Jürgen Lingg, the current team boss of the LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP team. Her career took off and today she is one of the most important key figures behind the scenes of the racing team.

Important qualities for a press spokesperson in racing

Patience is one of the most important qualities, because everything happens at once during a race weekend and you have to stay calm. Dynamism is also essential, as the long days on the race track are physically and mentally demanding. Team spirit and sociability are also important, as we are regularly on the road and often abroad. Organization is a must, as the schedule is very tight and every task has to be planned in advance. A good relationship with the drivers is also important: they are highly focused, so you have to give them the freedom they need while making sure they show up on time for their commitments.

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Challenges and fascination of the job

Working in motorsport is intensive, requires a lot of flexibility and often means long working days. But for Karina Homilius, the positive aspects outweigh the negative. The versatility of the job, the international contacts and the close collaboration with the team make her work particularly exciting.
"Motorsport is my passion," she says. "The work never gets boring because every race weekend brings new challenges and experiences."
With her commitment, Karina ensures that the LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Team not only shines on the race track, but also in media coverage. Her job is demanding, but her enthusiasm for motorsport is reflected in everything she does.

Conclusion
Life behind the scenes of a racing team is just as exciting as the action on the track. As press spokeswoman and team coordinator, Karina Homilius plays a crucial role in the smooth organization of a race weekend. With a great deal of passion, organizational talent and team spirit, she helps to ensure that the LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Team is always well prepared for the start.
An exciting job that requires not only organizational talent, but also enthusiasm for motorsport - and Karina Homilius brings both to perfection.

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