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How to be an ace engineer: McLaren Automotive motorsport director Ian Morgan
Despite having worked at McLaren in three different stints, Ian Morgan’s passion for the company remains deep, as he first joined over 25 years ago. As the director of motorsport at McLaren Automotive, Morgan believes that his continuous return to the company speaks volumes about its appeal. While he initially struggled to advance within McLaren’s Formula 1 arm due to stability on the engineering front, he had a successful tenure at Red Bull’s F1 team. However, he felt a strong pull to return to McLaren and did so as the chief engineer at McLaren GT before taking on his current role in 2019. Morgan acknowledges that his current position presents challenges outside his normal comfort zone, but he enjoys the opportunity to approach things differently. Throughout his career, Morgan has always taken a holistic approach, recognizing the importance of every aspect working together for success. His background in engineering, influenced by his father’s work at Aston Martin-Tickford, has further strengthened his overall view of the business.
