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A charming man: Tyler Alexander’s reflections on McLaren

The death of Tyler Alexander has not only robbed the McLaren team of one of its founding fathers, but it also deprives the Formula 1 paddock of a charming and engaging man who lived and breathed motor racing. For while he may not have played an active role in grand prix racing since he retired from McLaren on the eve of the 2009 season, he still kept a close eye on proceedings and was a regular visitor to races. Back in 2014 he published his book 'McLaren from the Inside' – which offered a fascinating look at life behind the scenes at the team that he became synonymous with. Ahead of the book's launch, Alexander also took the opportunity to host a media dinner, where he opened up about...
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