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Behind the Wheel: Ruaraidh McDonald-Walker, McLaren Applied


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Welcome to our new series, Behind the Wheel, where we explore the fascinating world of the E/E automotive industry. 

In this episode, we sit down with Ruaraidh McDonald-Walker, Technical Director at McLaren Applied, to explore his successful career to date, as well as his advice for those starting out in the automotive sector, technical tips and valuable intelligence about management.

Ruaraidh's CV contains a catalogue of prestigious companies including Cosworth, Mercedes AMG HPP, McLaren Racing to name a few. One of his key highlights includes playing a key role at the start of Mercedes HPP’s dominant reign of back-to-back F1 titles.

Tune in to discover more about the exciting world of automotive engineering and how you can turn your passion for cars into a successful career.

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