McLaren promote Ryan to sporting director

McLaren have promoted long-time team manager Dave Ryan to the new role of sporting director. Ryan joined McLaren as a mechanic in 1974 and, after spells as chief mechanic and factory manager, he took the role of team manager in 1990. He retained that position until recently, when he was handed his new position to take on more responsibilities for McLaren. The team's F1 CEO Martin Whitmarsh said: "Given his stature within the team, and the commitment he shows to his role, we thought the new title of sporting director best reflected the progressive evolution of Davey's responsibilities within McLaren. "Dave has been hugely committed to this team, he joined McLaren in 1974 - and has played a central role in developing the race team into what it is today. "We all appreciate Davey's contribution: he's loyal, forthright and... [read full story]