Éric Boullier

Éric Boullier
Born	(1973-11-09) November 9, 1973 Laval, Mayenne, France
Occupation(s)	Engineer, Motorsport executive
Years active	2002–present
Known for	Racing director at McLaren F1 Team (2014–2018), Team principal of Lotus F1 (2010–2013), Vice chairman of Formula One Teams Association (FOTA)

Éric René Boullier (born 9 November 1973) is a French engineer and executive within the motor racing industry. He held the position of racing director at the McLaren F1 Team from 2014 until 2018. Prior to that, from 2010 to 2013, he was the team principal of Lotus F1 and also served as vice chairman of the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) until the organization was disbanded.

Career

Boullier earned his degree from the French Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Appliquées, focusing on aeronautics and spacecraft engineering. In 2002, he took on the role of chief engineer at Spanish Racing Engineering, where he managed their World Series by Nissan program.

The following year, in 2003, Boullier joined the French outfit DAMS as managing and technical director, a role that included overseeing A1 Team France. By late 2008, he had become CEO of Gravity Sport Management, representing drivers such as Ho-Pin Tung and Jérôme d'Ambrosio.

After the conclusion of the 2009 season and the acquisition of Renault F1 by Genii Capital—an investment company associated with Gravity Sport’s backer Gérard Lopez—Boullier was named Renault F1 team principal in January 2010 despite lacking previous Formula One experience. Under his guidance, Renault secured fifth place in the Constructors' Championship that year. Following Renault's exit from Formula One, the team was rebranded as Lotus Renault GP in 2011 and then as Lotus F1 Team for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, with Boullier continuing in his leadership capacity.

On 24 January 2014, Boullier stepped down from his role as Lotus F1 Team Principal, with Gérard Lopez immediately assuming control. Just five days later, Boullier joined McLaren as racing director during a restructuring phase led by CEO Ron Dennis.

He departed from McLaren Racing on 4 July 2018.

In February 2019, Boullier became strategic sports and operational advisor as well as ambassador for the French Grand Prix organization. He advanced to managing director in January 2020.