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 Dino Toso Racecar Aerodynamicist of the Year Award

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Accepting the Dino Toso Racecar Aerodynamicist of the Year award on behalf of the McLaren Racing aerodynamics team, Giuseppe Pesce, Director of Aerodynamics. (WMS24)

FIA Head of Aerodynamics, Jason Somerville, accepts the award on behald of his team at the WMS25 awards

Eligibility & Who Can Enter

📌 Who the award is for

  • This category is open to any engineer currently working as an aerodynamicist within the motorsport industry.

  • If you and your team have developed a breakthrough aerodynamic concept, system, or methodology within the past 12 months that has delivered game-changing innovation or measurable performance advantage, we encourage you to submit your entry today.

📌 General eligibility

  • You don’t need to be based in a particular country — entries can come from anywhere in the world.

  • Typically it’s aimed at motorsport engineers, teams, companies, or technical innovators — anyone actively involved in developing engineering innovations for motorsport.

📌 Entry requirements
To enter the award, nominees are expected to:

  • Have a background in motorsport engineering (a brief CV outlining experience is usually required).

  • Provide evidence of the positive impact their product has on motorsport engineering.

  • Submit a written explanation (often around 400 words) describing the product, why it’s innovative, and why it deserves recognition.

📌 How entries are judged

  • Entries are reviewed by a panel of industry experts and senior technical leaders in motorsport engineering.

  • Judges look for cutting-edge thinking, technical excellence, and innovations that push the boundaries of performance — whether through advanced simulation, novel aero surfaces, improved airflow management, sustainability-led design, or revolutionary development processes.

📩 Submission method

If your work has made a significant impact on your programme or the wider motorsport landscape, now is the time to showcase it.

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