From CART/Super Touring to being an unsung F1 hero
Meet Autosport Engineering's new resident columnist, whose diverse career as an engineer and designer spans almost 40 years
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Drivers often talk about the team, thanking the many people behind the scenes for their essential efforts. But aside from a select few - Adrian Newey and Ross Brawn spring to mind - there aren't many that get a share of the spotlight. Or seek it.
Mark Williams is one such under-the-radar man. The former head of vehicle engineering at McLaren - not the two-time snooker world champion - and McLaren Autosport BRDC Award judge has had a long and successful career that has included stints in Formula 1, Indycars and touring cars.
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Kevin Turner is Autosport’s Chief Editor. While studying History at the University of York, Kevin began covering UK club events as a freelance reporter for Autosport and Motorsport News. He joined the Autosport staff as Editorial Assistant on the magazine in 2006, winning what is now known as the Motorsport UK Young Journalist of the Year Award. He became National Editor in 2008 and over the next few seasons covered a range of international events, including the Le Mans 24 Hours, as well as the British Touring Car Championship and British GT. Kevin became Features Editor before switching to edit Motorsport News in 2014.
He returned to Autosport in 2016 to become editor of the magazine, a dream job that is still part of his role.
He became Chief Editor in 2020, helping to plan content for autosport.com and Autosport’s podcast as well as seeing the magazine through the coronavirus pandemic. Kevin also led work on the special publication celebrating 70 years of Autosport and has been a judge on the Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award, formerly known as the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award, since 2008. He lives in Warboys with his wife and two children.
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