Even in entry-level formula events like Renault, let alone in the pinnacle F1 level, it's impossible for every team member to be a top engineer. There are different divisions of labor and cooperation, somewhat independent to an extent!
Take the most renowned Red Bull F1 Team for example. The team composition can generally be divided into three major sections: research and development, operations, and maintenance.
The research and development section is the core of motorsports. After all, the quality of a car depends entirely on how well the R&D is done. No matter how skilled a driver is, they can't win a championship with a tractor.
This department has two branches, with the key figure being the technical director who leads car design and development. This person typically has an excellent technical and scientific background, and a former holder of this position was the famous aerodynamicist, Newey.
