Paddy Lowe is one of the most successful engineers and technical directors in Formula 1 history, with a remarkable record of 158 Grand Prix wins and 12 World Championship titles. His career spans prestigious teams like Williams, McLaren, and Mercedes, making him a leading figure in the sport.
Speaker Topics
- Formula 1 Engineering Mastery: Insights from a career at Williams, McLaren, and Mercedes.
- Innovations in Motorsport: Groundbreaking technologies like Active Suspension and Traction Control.
- Sustainability: The future of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels.
- Leadership and Team Management: Leading high-performance teams to victory.
Career Highlights
Formula 1 Engineering Success: Paddy Lowe's engineering expertise has shaped the careers of many F1 legends, including Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen, and Fernando Alonso. As Technical Director of Mercedes, he contributed to 53 Grand Prix victories for seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and 2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg.
Innovator and Entrepreneur: Paddy's passion for sustainability led to the founding of Zero Petroleum, a pioneer in non-biological carbon-neutral synthetic fuels. In 2021, his collaboration with the Royal Air Force resulted in the world's first flight powered entirely by synthetic fuel, produced from water and atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Leadership in Engineering: After graduating from Cambridge University, Paddy began his career as a control systems engineer before joining Williams Grand Prix Engineering. There, he played a key role in developing championship-winning cars with innovative technologies. At McLaren, he advanced to Technical Director, contributing to multiple championships with innovations like brake steer and seamless gear shifts. As Executive Director and Board Member for Mercedes, he was instrumental in the team's dominance of Formula 1.
Paddy Lowe’s extensive experience and profound understanding of motorsport make him an outstanding speaker for any event. Book Paddy to gain captivating insights into Formula 1, engineering and sustainabillity.
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