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Aero restructure main "enabler" of McLaren F1 2023 turnaround – Stella
Stella took over as the Team Principal of McLaren last winter and made the decision to restructure the technical departments, creating three clear pillars with their own responsibilities. The rejigged aero department led by Peter Prodromou was essential in turning McLaren’s 2023 season around with mid-season upgrades. Two of the three technical directors are yet to start as they are still on gardening leave from rival teams. The restructuring and new technical configuration have brought clarity to responsibilities and allowed McLaren to unleash the talent of their existing staff. The nine podiums and sprint win achieved in the second half of the year are credited to the people already in place at McLaren, along with clear direction, objectives, empowerment, and enthusiasm. Their new wind tunnel has only been used for the 2024 car project.
