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McLaren’s finally maximising a key Red Bull signing a decade later
McLaren’s technical director Peter Prodromou has signed a multi-year contract extension, showcasing the team’s success in maximizing his talents. Prodromou, who started his F1 career with McLaren, played a crucial role in Red Bull’s rise to power before returning to McLaren in 2014. It took almost a decade for McLaren to fully utilize Prodromou’s skills, but under the reimagined technical structure by team principal Andrea Stella in early 2023, things changed. Prodromou’s shift to technical director, aerodynamics reinvigorated McLaren’s progress, culminating in winning the constructors’ championship in 2024. Stella’s strategic changes emphasized short-term achievements and unlocked the team’s latent potential, further showcasing Prodromou’s contribution. With McLaren aiming for both championships in 2025, Prodromou’s renewal was not only expected but also well-deserved.
