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Éric Boullier
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Éric Boullier in 2015
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Éric René Boullier
9 November 1973 Laval, France
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| Nationality |  French |
| Education | Aerospace engineer |
| Alma mater | Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Avancées |
Éric René Boullier, born on November 9, 1973, is a French expert in motor racing. He has worked as an engineer and a manager for top racing teams. From 2014 to 2018, he was the racing director for the famous McLaren F1 Team. Before that, from 2010 to 2013, he led the Lotus F1 team as their team principal. He also helped lead the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) for six years.
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Éric Boullier's Journey in Racing
Éric Boullier has had an exciting career in the world of motor racing. He started by studying engineering and then moved into managing racing teams. His journey shows how hard work and smart thinking can lead to big roles in sports.
Early Education and First Steps
Éric Boullier went to a special engineering school in France. It was called the Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Appliquées. There, he learned all about airplanes and spacecraft. This education helped him understand the complex machines used in racing.
In 2002, he got his first big job in racing. He became the chief engineer for the Spanish team, Racing Engineering. He was in charge of their program in a racing series called the World Series by Nissan.
Leading the DAMS Team
In 2003, Éric moved to a French team called DAMS. He became both the managing director and the technical director. This meant he was in charge of how the team worked and how their cars were designed. He also helped with the A1 Team France operation.
Helping Young Drivers Succeed
Towards the end of 2008, Boullier took on a new role. He became the CEO of Gravity Sport Management. In this job, he helped many young and talented drivers. He guided them as they tried to make it big in motor racing. Some of these drivers included Ho-Pin Tung and Jérôme d'Ambrosio.
Becoming a Formula One Team Principal
After the 2009 racing season, an investment company bought part of the Renault F1 team. This company was called Genii Capital. One of its main leaders, Gerard Lopez, was a big supporter of Gravity Sport.
On January 5, 2010, Éric Boullier was announced as the new team principal for Renault F1. This was a big step, as he had never worked in Formula One before. Under his leadership, the Renault F1 team finished fifth in the World Constructors' Championship in 2010.
The team changed its name to Lotus Renault GP in 2011. They again finished fifth in the World Constructors' Championship. For 2012 and 2013, the team was renamed Lotus F1 Team, and Boullier continued to lead them.
Moving to McLaren F1 Team
On January 24, 2014, Éric Boullier decided to leave his role at Lotus F1 Team. Gérard Lopez then took over as the team principal.
Just a few days later, on January 29, 2014, Boullier joined the McLaren Formula One racing team. He was appointed as their racing director. This change was part of a bigger plan to update the leadership at McLaren's racing division. He worked under Ron Dennis, who was the chairman of McLaren Group.
On July 4, 2018, Éric Boullier announced that he was leaving McLaren Racing.
Current Role with the French Grand Prix
In February 2019, Boullier started a new chapter. He joined the organization for the French Grand Prix. He became an advisor and ambassador for sports and operations. In January 2020, he was named the managing director for the French Grand Prix. This means he helps run one of the biggest races in the world.
See also
In Spanish: Éric Boullier para niños
