Dave Ryan
A former speedway racer, Dave Ryan left New Zealand for England in his late teens and joined McLaren as a mechanic, working on Jochen Mass’ McLaren M23. He spent 35 years with the team before leaving to set up VonRyanRacing to compete in GT racing.
After nearly a decade as a mechanic, Ryan was promoted to chief mechanic before taking over the role of factory team manager. In 1990, he took on more responsibility as team manager, looking after the race and test teams on track and at the factory. Then, 18 years on, he rose further up the ladder as sporting director.
During his time with the team, he worked with the likes of world champions Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Mika Hakkinen and Lewis Hamilton and won 151 races, 12 world drivers’ championships and eight constructors’ championships.
In 2009, he left the team to set up his own outfit – VonRyanRacing – with the aim of using his vast motorsport experience to succeed in GT Racing.
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