After almost two decades working at one of the most successful junior single-seater teams in motorsport, Stephanie Carlin joined McLaren at the beginning of the year, supporting young drivers who are part of the team's Driver Development Programme.
Carlin's route to the job is in stark contrast to the previous academy chief at the Formula 1 constructors' championship-leading outfit, with Emanuele Pirro instead offering his vast driving experience across numerous catagories in top-level motorsport to the role.
