Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing hires Gavin Ward as VP of Engineering
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has appointed Gavin Ward as its new Vice President of Engineering. Ward, a Canadian engineer, will primarily oversee the team's IndyCar program while also managing its IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship collaboration with McLaren. This strategic move is expected to enhance RLL's engineering capabilities and competitive edge in both racing series. Ward's expertise will be instrumental as the team prepares for upcoming seasons.
- •Gavin Ward is the new VP of Engineering for RLL.
- •Ward will focus on the IndyCar program.
- •He will also oversee the IMSA partnership with McLaren.
- •The announcement was made on October 22, 2026.
- •RLL aims to enhance its competitive performance with this hire.
- 12:10 PMRacer — Ward joins RLL as head of engineering
"Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has hired Gavin Ward as its new VP of Engineering. The Canadian will focus primarily on RLL’s IndyCar program, but will also have oversight of its IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship effort with McLaren.
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