Lola Cars has appointed Peter McCool as its new technical director. McCool will lead a team of engineers and designers developing Lola’s wide-ranging motorsport capabilities.
McCool was a part of the Lola team between 2009 and 2012. He went on to hold senior design and engineering positions in Formula 1 with teams including McLaren and Super Aguri. He brings championship-winning pedigree to Lola, having secured two Formula E Drivers’ and two Constructors’ Championships with Mercedes, and is expected to play an integral role in Lola’s entry to Season 11 of the Formula E World Championship.
According to Lola, McCool’s experience will be crucial as the team looks to expand its motorsport and technological capabilities in areas such as hydrogen, electrification, and sustainable fuels and materials.
Former technical director, Mark Tatham, will remain with Lola as a technical consultant. He is credited with building Lola’s technical team and has been instrumental in leading the company’s development of the GEN3 Evo Formula E manufacturer’s perimeter.
“Beyond his motorsport credentials, Peter’s experience in applied technologies provides a valuable synergy with our overarching business aims, as we continue to expand our technology and capabilities,” said Lola Cars chairman Till Bechtolsheimer.
McCool added, “I’m delighted to be joining the Lola Cars team as technical director and am looking forward to leading a team of extremely talented engineers, designers and mechanics. Together we will maximize the potential of this iconic British constructor as we return to the top tier of motor racing while also developing cutting-edge technologies that will re-establish Lola as a leader in sustainable engineering and motorsport.”
McCool was previously the chief engineer at Alpine Labs, the technology division of the Formula 1 team.
