Team Principals
Managing Director - David Pitchforth
No stranger to motor sport, David Pitchforth joined Jaguar Racing in March 2002 from the Auto Research Center (US) where he held the position of Managing Director. David then gained further responsibility within the team as he took on the role of both R3C and R4 Project Manager. A clear and concise communicator, David Pitchforth has a strong technical background coupled with commercial experience.
Starting his career in 1982 with Schwitzer, David’s career has provided exposure in all world racing formula including; Formula One, CART, IRL, NHRA, NASCAR, Formula 3 and 3000. Extensive experience over the years has been gained in; Aerodynamic / Thermodynamic measurements, vibration measurement, spectral analysis, strain measurement, acoustic noise measurement, test equipment commissioning and correlation, in addition to component manufacturing.
Head of Vehicle Performance - Mark Gillan
Published over 40 aerospace and biomedical research journal and conference papers and has two patents. One of the patents is for a novel haemodynamic control device for use in by-pass surgery: the research which was performed in conjunction with Northern Ireland's primary vascular unit won the Engineers Employers' Federation Trophy.
Head of Vehicle Design - Robert Taylor
1985 - 1987: Rolls Royce, design engineer, advanced projects department. 1987 – 1989: Cosworth, design engineer, F1 design department (HB-V8 Ford F1 engine). 1989 – 1992: Benetton Formula, design engineer. (Powered by Ford V8) (Suspension). 1992 – 1997: Ferrari, design engineer. (Active and passive suspension, gearbox). 1997 - 2002: Arrows, design engineer/design manager. (Carbon gearbox)
Head of Aerodynamics - Ben Agathangelou
B.Eng. Aeronautics/Astronautics from Southampton University – First Class honours (1993). Three years at McLaren as CFD Engineer/Aerodynamicist – responsible for CFD/wind tunnel testing. One year at Tyrrell Racing as Senior Aerodynamicist – responsible for 026 aero package. 18 months at aborted Honda Racing Development Team as Chief Aerodynamicist – responsible for complete aerodynamic aspects of RA099 test mule. Three years at Benetton Formula Ltd / Renault F1 as Chief Aerodynamicist responsible for complete aerodynamic aspects of B200/B201/R202
Chief Engineer - Malcolm Oastler
Malcolm has been involved in the design of successful racing cars since the mid-80s. Interested in cars from an early age, Malcolm raced in Australian Formula Ford in 1983 and 1984, finishing second in the National Championship in his rookie year.
The Drivers
