McLaren F1 has confirmed their technical director of aerodynamics Peter Prodromou has agreed a new multi-year contract with the Woking-based squad. The team continues to have strong stability in the process.
He replaced James Key in that position when changes were made by McLaren following a terrible start to the 2023 campaign.
Prodromou has been a key cog in the astonishing turnaround. McLaren went from last in the championship in early 2023 to winning the Constructors’ crown just over 18 months later in 2024.
A series of planned updates from Austria through to Singapore turned them into regular podium contenders in 2023. A game-changing upgrade in Miami last year allowed McLaren F1 to go on and win the Constructors’ Championship from Ferrari by 14 points.
Peter Prodromou joined McLaren F1 in 1991 and spent 15 years there. Red Bull took him away in 2006. However, he returned to Woking a decade ago, and he is a multi-time World Champion.
Peter Prodromou, Technical Director, Aerodynamics, McLaren F1, said:
“I am delighted to continue my role as Technical Director, Aerodynamics at McLaren F1 Team. It is an honour to be part of such a collaborative team and contributing to this strong upwards trajectory. Following last season’s success, I look forward to contributing further to our shared ambition of securing more World Championships.
“I’m grateful to Zak and Andrea for their continued confidence in me as a Technical Director, Aerodynamics and also to all my colleagues in the team who have provided the highest class of support to me at a personal and professional level.”
Andrea Stella, Team Principal, McLaren F1, said:
“It is my great privilege to confirm the extension of Peter’s contract on a multi-year deal. The cultural, organisational and technical leadership Peter has brought has been invaluable, and he has been a key architect of the team’s performance turnaround, on and off the track, securing the team’s ninth FIA Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship in 2024.
“The journey we have been on together as a team, we could not have done without Peter, and we look forward to continuing our quest of fighting for further World Championships together. Thank you, Peter, for your commitment and dedication to the McLaren F1 Team, we are all proud to call you our teammate.”
