Research notes
Rob White is a British F1 engineering and operations manager who began his career as a development engineer on Cosworth Racing's IndyCar and F1 engine programs, entering the F1 engine business in 1997;
he subsequently spent a long tenure within the Renault F1/Alpine organization, holding senior positions including Engine Technical Director, Deputy Managing Director – Technical, and Operations Director. At the end of 2024 he joined Andretti Cadillac/Cadillac Formula 1 Team as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for operational execution in building the new F1 team.
The COO role is not a single-car engineer position, but it is a core role in building the new team's engineering/operations organization.