Peter Prodromou was announced as McLaren Racing’s design departments Chief Engineer

Prodromou worked at McLaren between 1991 and 2006. He then left for to work at Red Bull Racing, where he enjoyed much success with the team under Adrian Newey.

He is now back at McLaren after a few contractual disputes between Red Bull and McLaren. This is a key appointment for McLaren as they push ahead with the next years MP4-30.

“It’s fantastic to return to McLaren, and to see a mixture of faces old and new,” said Prodromou

“Of course, I have first-hand experience of just what a passionate, focused and capable race team exists within these walls, and I’ve already seen the enthusiasm and positivity that exists to return McLaren to world championship-winning glory, he added”

“I, too, am determined to work flat-out to do everything I can to help initiate a new chapter of success in McLaren’s history.”

Racing Director at McLaren, Eric Boullier welcomed Prodromou’s appointment, saying he arrived at just the right time.

“On behalf of everyone at McLaren, I’d like to welcome Peter to the team,” said Boullier

“He joins us at an auspicious time; we’ve spent much of 2014 working to develop and organise our design department, and his arrival neatly coincides with the conclusion of that restructuring.

“Peter has proved beyond doubt that he’s one of the most capable and intelligent engineers in Formula 1, and everyone at McLaren is looking forward to the contribution he’ll make as we push ahead with our ambitious plans for the future.”