Andrew Shovlin (born 1 November 1973) is a British

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engineer. He is the trackside engineering director at the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team.

Career

Shovlin graduated from Leeds University in 1998, obtaining a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, followed by a PhD in Vehicle Dynamics and Control. Shovlin started his career with

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in 1999. In 2004–2009, Shovlin worked for BAR, and later Honda and

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as race engineer to

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. In 2010, he was appointed as race engineer for

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at Mercedes GP. The following year, he was promoted to the position of track engineering director, a role he continues to hold. 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.

References

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