Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s Beyond The Grid podcast is McLaren’s Chief Operating Officer, Piers Thynne, who has been with the team since 2008.
He oversees everything that happens at the squad’s UK base, the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, and as such has played a crucial role in their current success.
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How have McLaren transformed into World Champions after finishing second to last in 2017? Why is their philosophy of getting ‘comfortable with being uncomfortable’ so productive?
What impact have Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had on the whole team? And how are they preparing for new regulations in 2026, while fighting for both titles in 2025?
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