Sauber technical director James Key says that his team could introduce “several” major upgrade packages through the upcoming season.
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Key will return to Alfa Romeo as technical director after McLaren exit
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlfa Romeo has announced the return of James Key to the team as its new technical director following his departure from McLaren.
McLaren designer Key out as Brown says team must speed up its car development
2023 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren has parted ways with its technical director James Key as part of a shake-up of its technical department following its disappointing start to 2023.
The familiar and unfamiliar problems holding McLaren back at the start of 2023
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren may have started 2023 badly, but they already know what their major problems are and claim to already have comprehensive solutions lined up.
‘Not like a rookie’: How McLaren glimpsed Piastri’s potential in curtailed debut
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onHe may have only had 18 minutes in qualifying, and his race lasted 13 laps, but Oscar Piastri impressed McLaren with his F1 debut in Bahrain.
McLaren ‘surprised two teams found more performance than everyone else’ in 2022
2022 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren technical director James Key is surprised by the performance of this year’s F1 cars after sweeping changes to the technical rules.
McLaren expect ‘very high rate of development’ from next test
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: McLaren expects ‘very high rate of development’ from next test • One FIA F3 seat left for 2022 • Hitech remove Uralkali logos
McLaren “proud of presenting a real car” after revealing new MCL36
2022 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren technical director James Key expects all 10 F1 teams will change their new cars significantly before the opening round of the new season.
DRS “will still be necessary” for F1 after 2022 rules changes
2022 F1 season
Posted onNew rules for 2022 intended to aid overtaking will not be enough to end Formula 1’s dependence on the Drag Reduction System to aid passing, one team’s technical director believes.
“No nasty surprises” designing Mercedes installation for McLaren MCL35M – Key
Interview
Posted onMcLaren will have the “gold standard” in Formula 1 power units next year, the team’s technical director tells RaceFans in an exclusive interview.
Sauber technical director James Key leaves the team
2012 F1 season
Posted onSauber have lost technical director James Key just days before the launch of their new car.
De La Rosa "hunting for more points"
Posted onSauber is hopeful its improved form will continue the Belgian Grand Prix, following the team’s first two-car points finish of the season in Hungary. The team has said it has made good progress with its car since Valencia is confident of a strong performance at Spa. Technical Director James Key said, "Certainly we want to … Continue reading De La Rosa "hunting for more points"
Key: Sauber still recovering from 2009
Posted onSauber’s new technical director James Key says the team is still coming to terms with the changes that followed BMW’s decision to sell the team last year. He said he is already making changes in the technical department to address those problems: The team is still recovering from its uncertain situation in the second half … Continue reading Key: Sauber still recovering from 2009
James Key joins BMW Sauber
Posted onThe destination of former Force India technical director James Key did not remain a mystery for long – he’s joining BMW Sauber. Key’s departure from Force India was announced yesterday. He will take over from Sauber’s technical director Willy Rampf in April. Key admitted the scale of the facilities at Sauber’s Hinwil base played a … Continue reading James Key joins BMW Sauber
Technical director Key leaves Force India
Posted onForce India technical director James Key has left team after 13 years at the Silverstone-based squad. He joined the team in 1998 in its original incarnation, Jordan, and became technical director in 2005, the team’s final year in that form. Mark Smith takes over the role of technical director. Key’s work was mainly focussed on … Continue reading Technical director Key leaves Force India