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Prior to joining BAR, Roberts forged a career across a broad range of engineering sub sectors, comprising engines and drivetrains, rail assets and infrastructure, hybrid power systems and aerodynamics.<\/p>\n

Graduating from Manchester University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering he began his career with engine manufacturer, Perkins. Roberts spent 10 years with the business working in engineering design, performance development, and manufacturing.<\/p>\n

Roberts then moved into Formula 1, joining racing team, McLaren. He was instrumental in the development of hybrid technology setting up a battery design and development team to deliver the hybrid system for a Formula 1 race engine in two years. After 17 years at McLaren as Operations Director and COO, he moved most recently to Williams F1, as Managing Director and Team Principal.<\/p>\n

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