Eric Boullier joins the French Grand Prix team
The former sporting director of the McLaren Formula 1 team will join GIP, the organizer of the French Grand Prix, in a role as advisor and ambassador. The Frenchman thus makes a comeback in Formula 1 after his sudden departure from the British team.
Eric Boullier has never stayed far from Formula 1. Less than a year after resigning from his position as Sporting Director of the McLaren team, the French engineer returns to the pinnacle of motorsport by officially joining the GIP of the French Grand Prix.
In addition to a role as a luxury ambassador, Boullier will also be responsible for a mission as a strategic sports and operational advisor. The former Sporting Director of Lotus in Formula 1 is well acquainted with the environment of the French Grand Prix as he was among the most active members in the return of the tricolor race to the Paul Ricard circuit.
« I am happy and proud to have the opportunity to collaborate once again with the French Grand Prix team. I attach particular importance to this French Grand Prix and I can’t wait to contribute to the success of this major and unmissable event in French motorsport. » said Eric Boullier in a statement.
On the GIP side, they welcome the arrival of an experienced man: « Eric Boullier, with his successful career at the highest level of motorsport, is a true asset to our organization. His advisory role will enable us to continue developing our activities and ensure the ongoing success of this major sporting event at both national and international levels. I am delighted with his arrival in our team, » concluded Gilles Dufeigneux, the General Director of the GIP.
