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Peter Wright obituary
- Peter Wright dies aged 79, leaving a legacy as a pivotal Lotus engineer and safety innovator.
- He co-invented the ground effect chassis, boosting tyre contact and car adhesion.
- Wright led Lotus Engineering and refined the active suspension system.
- He contributed to safety advancements with the FIA, improving cockpit materials and barriers.
- Wright served as FIA safety commission president from 2010 to 2021.
- Born in Farnham, Wright studied engineering at Trinity College, Cambridge.
- His career spanned stints at BRM and Lotus, shaping modern racing tech.
- Outside racing, Wright built a sustainable home and pursued vintage aircraft interests.
- Wright authored a book on F1 technology and contributed to specialist magazines.
- Wright passed away on Dec 1, 2025, leaving a lasting impact on racing technology and safety.
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