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Lola Cars has announced Peter McCool as its new technical director. As well as being part of Lola in its previous guise between 2009 and ’12, McCool’s extensive résumé includes holding senior desig…
Lola Cars has announced Peter McCool as its new technical director, bringing his extensive experience in Formula 1 and Formula E to the iconic British constructor. McCool is set to lead a team of talented engineers, designers, and mechanics as Lola returns to the top tier of motor racing in the all-electric series in partnership with Yamaha and Abt. His predecessor, Mark Tatham, will continue as a technical consultant, having played a key role in developing Lola’s GEN3 Evo powertrain. Lola Cars chairman, Till Bechtolsheimer, expressed excitement about McCool’s appointment and highlighted his expertise in both motorsport and applied technologies. The upcoming season will see Lola’s return to motorsport in Formula E, with pre-season starting in November in Valencia and the official season opener scheduled for December in São Paulo, Brazil. The Abt Lola team has already confirmed Lucas di Grassi as one of its drivers for the upcoming season, with the second driver announcement forthcoming.