McLaren Racing Director Randeep Singh recently discussed the team’s return to Formula 1 competitiveness. Singh outlined the significant changes implemented within the Woking-based squad.
Singh was promoted to Racing Director for the McLaren Racing Formula One team in 2024. He reports directly to Team Principal Andrea Stella, overseeing various operational aspects.
The leadership transition under CEO Zak Brown, who joined in 2018, and Team Principal Andrea Stella, appointed in 2023, has been central to McLaren’s progress.
Singh highlighted a ‘no-blame culture’ as a direct impact of the current leadership structure. This approach empowers team members to focus on continuous improvement without fear of error.
McLaren achieved a double-title success in 2025, securing both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ World Championships. Lando Norris claimed his maiden F1 title that season.
The 2026 season, marked by new technical regulations, presented initial challenges for McLaren. The team did not experience an ideal start to their title defence.
McLaren faced reliability issues and acknowledged paying a ‘heavy price’ for their 2025 success due to the regulatory overhaul.
However, the team has shown recent improvements, securing their first victory of the 2026 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix with Lando Norris.
An aerodynamic package introduced at the Hungaroring contributed to this progress, enabling significant gains in competitiveness.
McLaren currently holds third position in the Constructors’ standings as the Formula 1 season enters its summer break.
The technical department operates with three directors: Peter Prodromou for aerodynamics, Mark Temple for performance, and Neil Houldey for engineering.
Rob Marshall joined McLaren as Technical Director, Engineering & Design in 2023, following a 17-year tenure with Red Bull Racing.
Additionally, Will Courtenay, formerly Red Bull’s Head of Race Strategy, joined McLaren as Sporting Director ahead of the current 2026 season. He reports to Randeep Singh.
