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Chilton becomes development driver for Speirling EV car

Chilton becomes development driver for Speirling EV car

The 30-year-old Briton, who spent the last six seasons in the IndyCar Series, will not only develop the Speirling “at numerous race circuits and testing venues over the coming year” he will also serve as a spokesperson for the company. 

Managing director Thomas Yates said: “I am really pleased to have Max join as a dedicated and leading member of our team, as we now further increase our rate of testing and development.

“Fresh from six seasons of competition in IndyCar and previously having competed in Formula 1, Max will bring a wealth of motorsport and driving experience that will undoubtedly help us to reveal the performance potential of the Speirling and get us closer to our record breaking goals.”

The Speirling first broke cover at last year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed and was driven by five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell and Alex Summers.

It features the patented McMurtry downforce-on-demand system, which involves a fan-powered ground effect system that…

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