Peter Wright

Born

1946-05-24

Birthplace

United Kingdom

Biography

Peter Wright, born on May 26, 1946, in the United Kingdom, is a distinguished British engineer renowned for his significant contributions to Formula 1 racing. He is best known for his pioneering work on ground-effect aerodynamics with Team Lotus, particularly in the development of the Lotus 78 and 79 cars, which revolutionized the sport in the late 1970s.