Smedley identifies risk with new McLaren structure
Former Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley has warned McLaren could find themselves "dead in the water" with their new Formula 1 technical structure .
The team announced in March that Technical Director James Key had left the team, with his role being split into a three-headed structure of technical directors headed by Peter Prodromou, Neil Houldley and incoming signing David Sanchez from Ferrari, although he is on gardening leave until January 2024. It is reminiscent of the old McLaren structure, that was abandoned by CEO Zak Brown, and ex-Ferrari and Williams engineer Smedley believes it comes with risks for the team as they seek to claw their way into the big four. Viewed by others: F1 2023 The factors that will decide who can take the fight to Red Bull in 2023 ...