McLaren has introduced the recruitment of Purple Bull’s Head of Race Technique, Will Courtenay as its Sporting Director.
Reporting into Randeep Singh, Racing Director, the position will assist develop the Woking workforce’s sporting operations because the workforce continues its pursuit of success.
Courtenay joins McLaren after twenty years at Purple Bull, the place he’s at present Head of Race Technique, bringing with him a wealth of expertise.
His experience will add additional depth to the workforce’s sporting operation and can assist drive efficiency inside the racing workforce.
“We’re delighted to welcome Will to McLaren,” mentioned Andrea Stella. “His expertise, professionalism and keenness for motorsport make him the perfect candidate to steer our F1 sporting perform.
“We are actually getting into a key part in our journey as a workforce, and we’re assured that he can be an excellent addition to our robust management workforce as we try to proceed difficult for wins and championships.”
Courtenay is the third high-profile departure from Purple Bull this yr, following Adrian Mewey’s transfer to Aston Martin and Jonathan Wheatley’s transfer to Audi.
“After a protracted and profitable service, being with the workforce because the Jaguar days, we’re unhappy to see Will go,” mentioned a Purple Bull spokesperson, “however want him all one of the best on this step up.
“Will continues to be a part of the workforce, seeing out his contract till mid-2026.”
