Andrew Shovlin Explained

Andrew Shovlin
Birth Date:1 November 1973[1]
Nationality: British
Citizenship:British
Occupation:Engineer
Employer:Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1
Known For:Formula One engineer
Trackside engineering director

Andrew Shovlin (born 1 November 1973) is a British Formula One engineer. He is the trackside engineering director at the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team.[2]

Career

Shovlin graduated from Leeds University in 1998, obtaining a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, followed by a PhD in Vehicle Dynamics and Control.[3] Shovlin started his career with BAR in 1999. In 2004–2009, Shovlin worked for BAR, and later Honda and Brawn GP as race engineer to Jenson Button. In 2010, he was appointed as race engineer for Michael Schumacher at Mercedes GP. The following year, he was promoted to the position of track engineering director, a role he continues to hold.[4] In this capacity, Shovlin is responsible for maximizing the performance of both cars during race weekends. He collaborates closely with engineering teams on both sides of the Mercedes garage and coordinates with performance groups in Brackley to ensure that both cars receive the best available information and support.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andrew Shovlin: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements .
  2. Web site: F1 Insight: Engineering the win with Silver Arrows and Andrew Shovlin. Monster Energy.
  3. Web site: Andrew Shovlin Biography. Leeds University.
  4. Web site: Mercedes' Andrew Shovlin: "The amount of effort it takes to win a championship is huge" . 6 November 2019 . thecheckeredflag.co.uk.
  5. Web site: Insight the track engineers. Mercedes AMG F1.