James Key

McLaren: Sprint Qualifying weekend will require 'different approach'McLaren: Sprint Qualifying weekend will require 'different approach'

McLaren: Sprint Qualifying weekend will require 'different approach'

McLaren technical director James Key says that this year's F1 Spring Qualifying trials will require a different technical approach to…

4 years ago
McLaren 'surprised' rivals haven't followed novel diffuser approachMcLaren 'surprised' rivals haven't followed novel diffuser approach

McLaren 'surprised' rivals haven't followed novel diffuser approach

McLaren technical director James Key is surprised no other rival team has followed the Woking-based outfit's novel approach to the…

4 years ago
Teams will quickly make up downforce, says McLaren's KeyTeams will quickly make up downforce, says McLaren's Key

Teams will quickly make up downforce, says McLaren's Key

McLaren technical director James Key believes it won't take teams long to recover the previous levels of downforce they had…

4 years ago
Key hails 'fantastic job' by McLaren design team amid challengesKey hails 'fantastic job' by McLaren design team amid challenges

Key hails 'fantastic job' by McLaren design team amid challenges

McLaren technical director James Key praised his engineering department for developing the "best possible package" for the 2021 season while…

4 years ago
McLaren turns towards the wind to solve MCL35 weaknessMcLaren turns towards the wind to solve MCL35 weakness

McLaren turns towards the wind to solve MCL35 weakness

McLaren technical director James Key has been working hard over the winter to try and iron out the weaknesses of…

4 years ago
McLaren aiming to make Ricciardo feel right at homeMcLaren aiming to make Ricciardo feel right at home

McLaren aiming to make Ricciardo feel right at home

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says that he hopes to make new driver Daniel Ricciardo feel like he's been at…

4 years ago
McLaren ready to turn attention to 2022 developmentMcLaren ready to turn attention to 2022 development

McLaren ready to turn attention to 2022 development

McLaren staff may be enjoying a week off for Christmas, but bosses are planning a rapid return to work in…

4 years ago
McLaren's Key: 2021 rule tweaks can upset pecking orderMcLaren's Key: 2021 rule tweaks can upset pecking order

McLaren's Key: 2021 rule tweaks can upset pecking order

McLaren technical director James Key believes the limited changes to F1's rules for 2021 still offer a potential for change…

5 years ago
McLaren's Key: F1 engineers should out-develop, not copyMcLaren's Key: F1 engineers should out-develop, not copy

McLaren's Key: F1 engineers should out-develop, not copy

McLaren technical director James Key believes the essence of an F1 designer's job is to out-develop his rivals rather than…

5 years ago
Key explains new thinking behind McLaren MCL35Key explains new thinking behind McLaren MCL35

Key explains new thinking behind McLaren MCL35

After a successful return to form last season, the McLaren squad now faces the challenge of maintaining and building upon…

5 years ago
McLaren seeking major boost with 'completely new' simulatorMcLaren seeking major boost with 'completely new' simulator

McLaren seeking major boost with 'completely new' simulator

McLaren is hoping that investing in a major upgrade to its F1 simulator technology will give them a big on-track…

5 years ago
McLaren's Stella says teams overplaying role of tyresMcLaren's Stella says teams overplaying role of tyres

McLaren's Stella says teams overplaying role of tyres

McLaren F1's performance director Andrea Stella is dubious about claims from other Formula 1 teams that this year's thinner tread…

6 years ago