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How to be an ace engineer: McLaren Automotive motorsport director Ian Morgan
Ian Morgan, the director of motorsport at McLaren Automotive, has a deep passion for the company, which is evident in his third stint with the team. He first worked for McLaren over 25 years ago and has been drawn back to the company multiple times since then. Although he faced difficulties in advancing within McLaren’s Formula 1 arm due to limited opportunities, Morgan had a successful period at Red Bull’s F1 team. However, he felt a strong pull to return to McLaren and now leads the car development and servicing process for the Automotive division. Morgan recognizes the challenges of his current role, which require him to take a holistic view of the business and step outside his usual comfort zone. He believes that a strong focus on every aspect of the car, driver, and team is necessary for success. Morgan’s experience in various positions has allowed him to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the business and how to improve it as a whole. His early exposure to engineering practice, thanks to his father’s experience at Aston Martin, laid a strong foundation for his career.
