McLaren Mangement Merrygo round...
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ajprice said:
Sky just posted this on the Jerez live feed
The McLaren press release in full:
'McLaren Racing is pleased to announce that Eric Boullier has been appointed to the position of Racing Director, effective Monday February 3rd.
Eric is one of the most capable trackside leaders in Formula 1. He has played the central role in Lotus F1 Team’s recent successes, and brings with him extensive single-seater motorsport experience, having worked in senior positions in World Series by Nissan and A1 Grand Prix before moving up to Formula 1.
Working with Jonathan Neale (Chief Operating Officer) and his senior management colleagues within McLaren Racing, Eric will ultimately report to the Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing, an all-new position, whose yet-to-be-appointed occupant will in turn report directly to Ron Dennis (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Group).
Until such time as a Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing has been appointed, Jonathan Neale will be acting in that role.
Eric Boullier said:
“First of all, I regard this appointment as an honour, a privilege and a wonderful opportunity.
“The McLaren Racing workforce and the facilities at the McLaren Technology Centre are world-class, and I’m hugely excited about the prospect of joining such an outstanding team.
“I’m both eager and determined to play an active part, working alongside McLaren Racing’s other senior managers and directors, within a new operational structure, to bring about the changes that will deliver success.
“Last, I want to take this opportunity to assure the McLaren Racing workforce that I’m utterly determined to match their famous passion and commitment to win.”
Ron Dennis said:
“Eric’s appointment is an integral part of a senior management restructure within McLaren Racing.
“I’ve already personally conveyed to the entire workforce of the McLaren Group, which includes McLaren Racing, the values, principles and mindset that I intend us all to adopt, going forward. My intention is that from now on everyone at McLaren Racing will understand their responsibilities and accountabilities, focusing on their specific areas of expertise, in keeping with those values, principles and mindset.
“In due course we’ll announce the identity of McLaren Racing’s new Chief Executive Officer, who’ll report to me, and to whom Eric will report.
“I’m firmly of the belief that, once McLaren Racing’s restructured senior management team has been assembled, together we’ll begin the march back to full competitiveness, quickly and professionally, harnessing the fantastic depth of talent that exists within our organisation.”
The McLaren press release in full:
'McLaren Racing is pleased to announce that Eric Boullier has been appointed to the position of Racing Director, effective Monday February 3rd.
Eric is one of the most capable trackside leaders in Formula 1. He has played the central role in Lotus F1 Team’s recent successes, and brings with him extensive single-seater motorsport experience, having worked in senior positions in World Series by Nissan and A1 Grand Prix before moving up to Formula 1.
Working with Jonathan Neale (Chief Operating Officer) and his senior management colleagues within McLaren Racing, Eric will ultimately report to the Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing, an all-new position, whose yet-to-be-appointed occupant will in turn report directly to Ron Dennis (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Group).
Until such time as a Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing has been appointed, Jonathan Neale will be acting in that role.
Eric Boullier said:
“First of all, I regard this appointment as an honour, a privilege and a wonderful opportunity.
“The McLaren Racing workforce and the facilities at the McLaren Technology Centre are world-class, and I’m hugely excited about the prospect of joining such an outstanding team.
“I’m both eager and determined to play an active part, working alongside McLaren Racing’s other senior managers and directors, within a new operational structure, to bring about the changes that will deliver success.
“Last, I want to take this opportunity to assure the McLaren Racing workforce that I’m utterly determined to match their famous passion and commitment to win.”
Ron Dennis said:
“Eric’s appointment is an integral part of a senior management restructure within McLaren Racing.
“I’ve already personally conveyed to the entire workforce of the McLaren Group, which includes McLaren Racing, the values, principles and mindset that I intend us all to adopt, going forward. My intention is that from now on everyone at McLaren Racing will understand their responsibilities and accountabilities, focusing on their specific areas of expertise, in keeping with those values, principles and mindset.
“In due course we’ll announce the identity of McLaren Racing’s new Chief Executive Officer, who’ll report to me, and to whom Eric will report.
“I’m firmly of the belief that, once McLaren Racing’s restructured senior management team has been assembled, together we’ll begin the march back to full competitiveness, quickly and professionally, harnessing the fantastic depth of talent that exists within our organisation.”
btcc123 said:
Martin Whitmarsh has been offered another role within the Mclaren organisation.
Lotus are looking for a Team Principal and have approached four people including Martin Whitmarsh to see if they are interested.
It would be a brave person who went to work for Lotus at the moment!Lotus are looking for a Team Principal and have approached four people including Martin Whitmarsh to see if they are interested.
Chrisgr31 said:
btcc123 said:
Martin Whitmarsh has been offered another role within the Mclaren organisation.
Lotus are looking for a Team Principal and have approached four people including Martin Whitmarsh to see if they are interested.
It would be a brave person who went to work for Lotus at the moment!Lotus are looking for a Team Principal and have approached four people including Martin Whitmarsh to see if they are interested.
MartG said:
Chrisgr31 said:
btcc123 said:
Martin Whitmarsh has been offered another role within the Mclaren organisation.
Lotus are looking for a Team Principal and have approached four people including Martin Whitmarsh to see if they are interested.
It would be a brave person who went to work for Lotus at the moment!Lotus are looking for a Team Principal and have approached four people including Martin Whitmarsh to see if they are interested.
geezerbutler said:
ajprice said:
Sky just posted this on the Jerez live feed
The McLaren press release in full:
'McLaren Racing is pleased to announce that Eric Boullier has been appointed to the position of Racing Director, effective Monday February 3rd.
Eric is one of the most capable trackside leaders in Formula 1. He has played the central role in Lotus F1 Team’s recent successes, and brings with him extensive single-seater motorsport experience, having worked in senior positions in World Series by Nissan and A1 Grand Prix before moving up to Formula 1.
Working with Jonathan Neale (Chief Operating Officer) and his senior management colleagues within McLaren Racing, Eric will ultimately report to the Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing, an all-new position, whose yet-to-be-appointed occupant will in turn report directly to Ron Dennis (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Group).
Until such time as a Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing has been appointed, Jonathan Neale will be acting in that role.
Eric Boullier said:
“First of all, I regard this appointment as an honour, a privilege and a wonderful opportunity.
“The McLaren Racing workforce and the facilities at the McLaren Technology Centre are world-class, and I’m hugely excited about the prospect of joining such an outstanding team.
“I’m both eager and determined to play an active part, working alongside McLaren Racing’s other senior managers and directors, within a new operational structure, to bring about the changes that will deliver success.
“Last, I want to take this opportunity to assure the McLaren Racing workforce that I’m utterly determined to match their famous passion and commitment to win.”
Ron Dennis said:
“Eric’s appointment is an integral part of a senior management restructure within McLaren Racing.
“I’ve already personally conveyed to the entire workforce of the McLaren Group, which includes McLaren Racing, the values, principles and mindset that I intend us all to adopt, going forward. My intention is that from now on everyone at McLaren Racing will understand their responsibilities and accountabilities, focusing on their specific areas of expertise, in keeping with those values, principles and mindset.
“In due course we’ll announce the identity of McLaren Racing’s new Chief Executive Officer, who’ll report to me, and to whom Eric will report.
“I’m firmly of the belief that, once McLaren Racing’s restructured senior management team has been assembled, together we’ll begin the march back to full competitiveness, quickly and professionally, harnessing the fantastic depth of talent that exists within our organisation.”
The McLaren press release in full:
'McLaren Racing is pleased to announce that Eric Boullier has been appointed to the position of Racing Director, effective Monday February 3rd.
Eric is one of the most capable trackside leaders in Formula 1. He has played the central role in Lotus F1 Team’s recent successes, and brings with him extensive single-seater motorsport experience, having worked in senior positions in World Series by Nissan and A1 Grand Prix before moving up to Formula 1.
Working with Jonathan Neale (Chief Operating Officer) and his senior management colleagues within McLaren Racing, Eric will ultimately report to the Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing, an all-new position, whose yet-to-be-appointed occupant will in turn report directly to Ron Dennis (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Group).
Until such time as a Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing has been appointed, Jonathan Neale will be acting in that role.
Eric Boullier said:
“First of all, I regard this appointment as an honour, a privilege and a wonderful opportunity.
“The McLaren Racing workforce and the facilities at the McLaren Technology Centre are world-class, and I’m hugely excited about the prospect of joining such an outstanding team.
“I’m both eager and determined to play an active part, working alongside McLaren Racing’s other senior managers and directors, within a new operational structure, to bring about the changes that will deliver success.
“Last, I want to take this opportunity to assure the McLaren Racing workforce that I’m utterly determined to match their famous passion and commitment to win.”
Ron Dennis said:
“Eric’s appointment is an integral part of a senior management restructure within McLaren Racing.
“I’ve already personally conveyed to the entire workforce of the McLaren Group, which includes McLaren Racing, the values, principles and mindset that I intend us all to adopt, going forward. My intention is that from now on everyone at McLaren Racing will understand their responsibilities and accountabilities, focusing on their specific areas of expertise, in keeping with those values, principles and mindset.
“In due course we’ll announce the identity of McLaren Racing’s new Chief Executive Officer, who’ll report to me, and to whom Eric will report.
“I’m firmly of the belief that, once McLaren Racing’s restructured senior management team has been assembled, together we’ll begin the march back to full competitiveness, quickly and professionally, harnessing the fantastic depth of talent that exists within our organisation.”
Wills2 said:
Putting money/payment issues to one side, I would imagine once you've got that kind of job in your blood sat behind a desk in woking wouldn't have the same appeal as being a team manager at the sharp end, so he may well go for it.
Whitmarsh is ex-bae systems. I'm not sure he's ever been in an environment with really limited resources like Lotus seem to be this year.I'd not jump onto that particular sinking ship personally.
CraigyMc said:
Whitmarsh is ex-bae systems. I'm not sure he's ever been in an environment with really limited resources like Lotus seem to be this year.
I'd not jump onto that particular sinking ship personally.
I agree. He'd be mad to give up a good role in Appliec Tech for chasing money around at Enstone.I'd not jump onto that particular sinking ship personally.
Dissapointing what's happened to Martin Whitmarsh. I liked the bloke (well as much as you can like somebody you've never actually met just seen on the tellybox), I have certainly enjoyed listening to his interviews along with stefano domenicalli and chris horner that I did listening to Ron and Jean's uniformative wombling. But Hey ho, things move on, I guess somebody has to carry the can for last years efforts, although I'm guessing, that it was he who organised the restructuring and organisation to design what looks to be a good car.I stand to be corrected on that front.
From memory I belive Ron presided over the wonderful 1995 car, the even better MP4/18 ( the one that didn't race) the 19 that kept breaking down , causing Kimi to bail out of the team, so his record isn't exactly perfect.
It will be interesting to see how Jenson gets on with him, that might not be a marriage made in heaven. Eric boulier seems a top bloke who can seemingly work miricles with $0, so with mclarens funds he should do well.
From memory I belive Ron presided over the wonderful 1995 car, the even better MP4/18 ( the one that didn't race) the 19 that kept breaking down , causing Kimi to bail out of the team, so his record isn't exactly perfect.
It will be interesting to see how Jenson gets on with him, that might not be a marriage made in heaven. Eric boulier seems a top bloke who can seemingly work miricles with $0, so with mclarens funds he should do well.
RGambo said:
Dissapointing what's happened to Martin Whitmarsh. I liked the bloke (well as much as you can like somebody you've never actually met just seen on the tellybox), I have certainly enjoyed listening to his interviews along with stefano domenicalli and chris horner that I did listening to Ron and Jean's uniformative wombling. But Hey ho, things move on, I guess somebody has to carry the can for last years efforts, although I'm guessing, that it was he who organised the restructuring and organisation to design what looks to be a good car.I stand to be corrected on that front.
From memory I belive Ron presided over the wonderful 1995 car, the even better MP4/18 ( the one that didn't race) the 19 that kept breaking down , causing Kimi to bail out of the team, so his record isn't exactly perfect.
It will be interesting to see how Jenson gets on with him, that might not be a marriage made in heaven. Eric boulier seems a top bloke who can seemingly work miricles with $0, so with mclarens funds he should do well.
People in McLaren had a saying in 2003, "you can't polish a turd but you can paint it black and silver then call it an MP4/18"From memory I belive Ron presided over the wonderful 1995 car, the even better MP4/18 ( the one that didn't race) the 19 that kept breaking down , causing Kimi to bail out of the team, so his record isn't exactly perfect.
It will be interesting to see how Jenson gets on with him, that might not be a marriage made in heaven. Eric boulier seems a top bloke who can seemingly work miricles with $0, so with mclarens funds he should do well.
It was a truly hated car and the focus on trying to make it work probably cost Kimi the championship that year because the 17D was instantly fast again when they returned to developing it.
Very interesting article in Motorsport mag this month on Ron/Martin/current state of F1/how it could be improved. Highly recommend picking it up.
Personally I'm happy to see Ron back. McLaren F1 team without him just hasn't seemed quite right. He's a great character for F1 (a villain perhaps?) and will make things more interesting. For all his faults he did make McLaren the team it is today (or used to be?!).
Personally I'm happy to see Ron back. McLaren F1 team without him just hasn't seemed quite right. He's a great character for F1 (a villain perhaps?) and will make things more interesting. For all his faults he did make McLaren the team it is today (or used to be?!).
John D. said:
He's a great character for F1 (a villain perhaps?) and will make things more interesting. For all his faults he did make McLaren the team it is today (or used to be?!).
He's more like rain man to me. For what it's worth at least part of the reason I like McLaren is that they do things in an obsessive OCD way, which is exactly how I do stuff.Re Motor Sport magazine this month it is indeed excellent stuff with a really insightful piece from Mark Hughes on the whole Ronzo saga. Loved the alleged quote from Mosley to Ron 'You're fined $1m for cheating and $99m for being a c**t' . Fascinating interview with Paul Tracy too (and if you say 'who?' you're reading the wrong magazine ).
RGambo said:
Dissapointing what's happened to Martin Whitmarsh. I liked the bloke (well as much as you can like somebody you've never actually met just seen on the tellybox), I have certainly enjoyed listening to his interviews along with stefano domenicalli and chris horner that I did listening to Ron and Jean's uniformative wombling. But Hey ho, things move on, I guess somebody has to carry the can for last years efforts, although I'm guessing, that it was he who organised the restructuring and organisation to design what looks to be a good car.I stand to be corrected on that front.
From memory I belive Ron presided over the wonderful 1995 car, the even better MP4/18 ( the one that didn't race) the 19 that kept breaking down , causing Kimi to bail out of the team, so his record isn't exactly perfect.
It will be interesting to see how Jenson gets on with him, that might not be a marriage made in heaven. Eric boulier seems a top bloke who can seemingly work miricles with $0, so with mclarens funds he should do well.
I'm a massive Dennis fan but have to agree that Whitmarsh will be missed. Times did change for a while with Domenicalli, whom I have met and he was exactly the same as he appears on TV: very approachable. And Horner as well. Let's hope the bad old days do not return.From memory I belive Ron presided over the wonderful 1995 car, the even better MP4/18 ( the one that didn't race) the 19 that kept breaking down , causing Kimi to bail out of the team, so his record isn't exactly perfect.
It will be interesting to see how Jenson gets on with him, that might not be a marriage made in heaven. Eric boulier seems a top bloke who can seemingly work miricles with $0, so with mclarens funds he should do well.
All teams have produced some real dogs in their time. Part of the fun.
Boulier's skills at working with limited funds might not transfer easily to a company where funding is not such a problem.
Interesting times a McL.
Eric Boullier could be perfect for mclaren right now.
I've said in the past - I'm no fan of the clichéd "needing a corporate shake up" but if ever there was a team that needed some size 14 up a few buttholes and some streamlining/efficiency/BS reduction it's mclaren. They dropped the ball so many times to ruin hamilton's races (they had the car and driver for him to have been 3+ times WDC by now but for their amateur level bungling) that I ended up squaring it by feeling they simply did't deserve to win.
Boullier coming from a team good at extracting the most, it'll be interesting to see how they go.
I've said in the past - I'm no fan of the clichéd "needing a corporate shake up" but if ever there was a team that needed some size 14 up a few buttholes and some streamlining/efficiency/BS reduction it's mclaren. They dropped the ball so many times to ruin hamilton's races (they had the car and driver for him to have been 3+ times WDC by now but for their amateur level bungling) that I ended up squaring it by feeling they simply did't deserve to win.
Boullier coming from a team good at extracting the most, it'll be interesting to see how they go.
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