Biography

Alastair Caldwell, born in 1943 in New Zealand, is a renowned Formula 1 team manager and engineer best known for his work with McLaren during the 1970s. Caldwell began his career as a mechanic and quickly moved up through the ranks, joining McLaren in 1967. He became the team manager in 1974, leading McLaren to multiple successes, including their first Constructors' and Drivers' Championships with Emerson Fittipaldi in 1974 and James Hunt in 1976. Caldwell is celebrated for his meticulous appro...Read more