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EXCLUSIVE: Key figure humbled by F1 effort against COVID-19

The seven UK based Formula 1 teams have joined forces to create 'Project Pitlane', an initiative that will see the teams assist in the rapid development and manufacturing of vital ventilators in the battle against COVID-19. Innovate UK Chief Technology Officer, Mark Gillan, talked to GPFans about the project. Formula 1 teams are expected to be taking their mandatory three-week summer shutdown during the current period, and Gillan says that he has been humbled to see team personnel set aside their time off to assist in the fight. Article continues under video “We’re pushing hard," said Gillan. "To be honest, it’s pretty humbling seeing what the teams are doing in terms of...
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