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How to be an ace engineer: Engine designer John Judd
In 1988, John Judd faced a highly stressful situation when his company, Engine Developments, entered Formula 1 as an engine manufacturer, supplying three teams including Williams. This high-profile alliance with Williams meant that Engine Developments would be under intense scrutiny, while also having to meet the demands of Leyton House and Ligier. Judd had additional responsibilities in Formula 3000 and IndyCar, but he found engineering itself to be less stressful than the business and people aspects. Growing up in Coventry, Judd was inspired by his father’s passion for engineering and his early exposure to racing at Silverstone. After being turned down by Jaguar, he secured an apprenticeship with Coventry Climax and worked on Jack Brabham’s F1 engine. Judd considers himself fortunate that he ended up in motorsport and highlights the privilege of working with people like Jack Brabham and Ron Tauranac.
