Newly-appointed McLaren sporting director Gil de Ferran has said that improving inter-team communication will be the key responsibility with his new role. The ex-IndyCar driver assumed the role earlier this month following the resignation of former racing director Eric Boullier. He previously worked as an ‘advisor' for McLaren, and served as a driver coach for Fernando Alonso at last year's Indianapolis 500 as the Spaniard made his debut in the race driving a McLaren-branded Andretti Autosport entry. De Ferran won the race in 2003. Speaking at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where he was in action driving the McLaren F1 GTR and McLaren M23, de Ferran explained his new position, which...
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