Gavin Ward (engineer)
Gavin Ward | |
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| Born | November 11, 1984 Toronto, Canada |
| Occupation | Motorsport engineer |
| Known for | Engineer with Red Bull Racing, Team Penske, and Arrow McLaren in IndyCar Series |
Gavin Ward (born November 11, 1984) is an engineer from Canada who has been involved with Arrow McLaren in the IndyCar Series.
Career
Raised in Toronto, Ward began gaining hands-on experience by volunteering with a local Formula Ford outfit during his time at Malvern Collegiate. After completing high school, he relocated to England to pursue a degree in automotive engineering at Oxford Brookes University.
Ward's professional journey commenced with an internship in the research and development division of Red Bull Racing, where he swiftly progressed to working directly with the race team. Over the course of nine years, he undertook significant responsibilities such as trackside control systems engineer, tyre and vehicle dynamics specialist, and race engineer. He collaborated with drivers including David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel, and Daniel Ricciardo. Throughout his period at Red Bull Racing, the team transformed from a seventh-place constructor to securing four consecutive double world championships and achieving more than 50 Grand Prix victories.
After Red Bull Racing secured a 1-2 finish at the 2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Ward was present on the podium to receive the constructor's trophy. At the conclusion of 2014, he shifted his focus within the team towards aerodynamic design.
In 2018, Ward transitioned into the IndyCar Series by joining Team Penske as a race engineer. He later moved to Arrow McLaren SP on January 4, 2022, before leaving the organization on November 19, 2024.
External links
- You don't have to drive the car to be a Formula One star Globe and Mail Article
- Engineers of the future The Paddock Magazine Article
- A Canadian At The Controls RedBull.com Article
- Toronto lad lives dream at Red Bull F1 Toronto Star Article
- The Red Bulletin Red Bulletin F1