Pat Fry leaves McLaren for Renault

Pat Fry

Renault has announced that former McLaren engineer Pat Fry will strengthen the French outfit's management team at Enstone following the end of his current "contractual obligations".

Fry's high-profile hiring is the second announcement by Renault in the last 24 hours regarding its technical department, the team disclosing yesterday the arrival of former Williams man Dirk de Beer as its Head of Aerodynamics.

Marcin Budkowski, Renault Sport Racing UK Executive Director:

"I am delighted to be able to work with Pat again. His arrival is yet another step as we build and improve our team structure.

"Pat’s experience, talent and determination will be additional assets as we continue our progress."

Renault hasn't divulged Fry's specific responsibilities within the team's Enstone structure where Nick Chester is the outfit's acting technical director.