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Gary Paffett (born 1981 in Bromley, London) is a two-time DTM champion and former McLaren F1 test driver, who competed in the 2018/19 Formula E season under the HWA Racelab entry. After retiring from driving he transitioned into management, serving as Sporting & Technical Advisor and later Team Manager at Mercedes-EQ, followed by Team Manager at NEOM McLaren Formula E and Sporting Director for Extreme E. In August 2025 he joined Cupra Kiro as Racing Director, reporting directly to Team Principal O'Hagan and responsible for overall competitive and technical performance.