Technical director Peter Prodromou agrees new deal with McLaren F1
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Technical director Peter Prodromou agrees new deal with McLaren F1

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…

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Steve Hallam has spoken to Pit Debrief about Lewis Hamilton, the astonishing 2008 F1 Brazilian GP ending in his final race in the sport and at McLaren, and the incredible 2007 season involving the Brit and Fernando Alonso.
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Exclusive: Hallam hopes Hamilton gets eighth F1 title after “disgraceful” ending at 2021 Abu Dhabi GP

In the first part of an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, former F1 engineer Steve Hallam discussed his time with Lewis Hamilton at McLaren, and his hopes the Ferrari driver will make it eight Drivers’ Championships at the Scuderia. At the 2021 F1 Abu Dhabi GP, the now 105-time race winner looked set to win…

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Alessandro Alunni Bravi joins McLaren Racing as Chief Business Affairs Officer. He will start his duties from 1 February 2025.
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Alunni Bravi to join McLaren after Sauber exit

McLaren Racing has appointed Alessandro Alunni Bravi as Chief Business Affairs Officer, effective 1 February 2025. The announcement comes just one week after Sauber confirmed Alunni Bravi’s departure. In this new role, he will report directly to CEO Zak Brown and sit as part of the McLaren Racing Executive Team. As Chief Business Affairs Officer,…

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”Strong way to start” — McLaren FE drivers happy after 3-4 at São Paulo E-Prix

Following a chaotic season opener at the São Paulo E-Prix, NEOM McLaren leads the championship standings. The drivers Taylor Barnard and Sam Bird brought home a 3-4 finish. A tough start Surprisingly both McLaren couldn’t make it into the qualifying duels and started in P16 and P17. During the race, both drivers profited from chaos…

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“We start like we’ve lost” — Andrea Stella on McLaren’s F1 2025 plans after title success

McLaren’s Lando Norris triumphs in Abu Dhabi, sealing the team’s first Constructors’ Championship since 1998. Team Principal Andrea Stella reflected on resilience, teamwork, and what lies ahead. “Refusing the poison biscuits” became more than a metaphor; it defined McLaren’s journey to their first Constructors’ title in 26 years, capped off by a stellar victory for…

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Alonso: Aston Martin “need to learn” from McLaren turnaround after nightmare 2024 F1 season

Fernando Alonso finished his season on somewhat of a high as he crossed the line in P9 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in his Aston Martin, fending off the McLaren of Oscar Piastri at the end of the race. Taking advantage at the start The collision between Piastri and Verstappen at turn 1 allowed…

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“I let the team down” — Norris rues “massive opportunity lost” after F1 Qatar GP penalty

Despite a promising start, which saw him taking second after a successful overtake on Mercedes’ George Russell into the first corner, McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris’ 2024 F1 Qatar GP race ultimately ended in disappointment with the British driver finishing tenth after a contentious mid-race penalty. Norris penalised after failing to slow for double-waved yellow flags…

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