Former McLaren Sporting Director Dave Ryan Set to Join Renault

Dave Ryan, the former McLaren sporting director who left the team in the wake of the Lewis Hamilton lying scandal at the start of 2009, is on the brink of a return to Formula 1 with Renault.

The New Zealander, who earned huge respect during his 35-year spell at McLaren, has travelled to the Brazilian Grand Prix with Renault to take a look at the operation and consider whether there is an opportunity for him to join the outfit properly.

Renault team principal Eric Boullier said that the weekend would be spent with both Ryan and the outfit getting to know each other.

“He is a Genii [Renault owners] consultant,” Boullier told Autosport.

“I think he has valuable experience from McLaren, which can be a help for us. He is here to meet the team, meet us and see how things go.”

When asked whether there was a possibility of Ryan joining the outfit full time, Boullier said: “Maybe, but I don’t know yet.”