Peter Warr
Peter Warr, born on June 18, 1938, in England, was a prominent Formula 1 team manager known for his leadership roles with Lotus and Wolf Racing. Warr initially worked as a Lotus salesman in the late 1950s before moving into racing management. By the 1960s, he had joined Lotus as team manager under founder Colin Chapman. His sharp managerial skills and strategic insight contributed to Lotus’s successes during this period, including multiple championships. In 1976, Warr took on a new challenge by managing Wolf Racing, guiding the team to a remarkable debut season with driver Jody Scheckter, who won three races. He later returned to Lotus in 1981, this time leading the team through a transformative period with emerging talents like Ayrton Senna and Elio de Angelis. Known for his disciplined approach and loyalty to Chapman’s vision, Warr was instrumental in guiding young drivers and building competitive teams. Warr passed away on October 4, 2010, leaving a legacy as one of Formula 1’s respected managers and team leaders. His contributions to Lotus and Wolf Racing are remembered for shaping both teams’ competitiveness and nurturing driving talent in Formula 1’s golden years.
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- Birthday : 1938-06-18
- Place of Birth : Kermanshah, Iran
