McLaren renew contract of ‘invaluable’ technical chief Prodromou in build-up to 2025 season

McLaren have announced a multi-year extension of Peter Prodromou’s contract as their Technical Director, Aerodynamics, following the team’s return to title-winning ways in 2024.

Prodromou took on his role in early 2023 and, in a press release issued by McLaren on Tuesday morning, is described as a “key architect” in their journey to last year’s Constructors’ Championship trophy.

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He originally joined McLaren as part of the design office in 1991, going on to be a key member of their leadership structure and rising to the role of Chief Aerodynamicist, before moving to Red Bull and helping them become World Champions.

Prodromou returned to McLaren in 2014 as Chief Engineer and now boasts more than 30 years of experience in F1, with his new deal reaffirming “the long-term stability of the team in its pursuit of further World Championships”.

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In the past year, McLaren have confirmed multi-year extensions for drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri alongside Team Principal Andrea Stella and other senior members of the team.

“I am delighted to continue my role as Technical Director, Aerodynamics at McLaren F1 Team,” said Prodromou when the news was announced.

“It is an honour to be part of such a collaborative team and contributing to this strong upwards trajectory. Following last season’s success, I look forward to contributing further to our shared ambition of securing more World Championships.

“I’m grateful to Zak [Brown, McLaren CEO] and Andrea for their continued confidence in me as a Technical Director, Aerodynamics and also to all my colleagues in the team who have provided the highest class of support to me at a personal and professional level.”

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Stella called it a “great privilege” to confirm Prodromou’s contract renewal, thanking him for his commitment and dedication and stating “we are all proud to call you our team mate”.

“The cultural, organisational and technical leadership Peter has brought has been invaluable, and he has been a key architect of the team’s performance turnaround, on and off the track, securing the team’s ninth FIA Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship in 2024,” said Stella.

“The journey we have been on together as a team, we could not have done without Peter, and we look forward to continuing our quest of fighting for further World Championships together.”