The McLaren Group has been involved in the development of personal respirators for NHS staff that are leading the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. UK-based Formula 1 operations have collaborated to form Project Pitlane, understanding where their relevant expertise and equipment can assist in the manufacture or production of vital equipment. On Monday it emerged that Mercedes’ High Performance Powertrains division had assisted with reverse-engineering a breathing aid, the production of which has already been approved by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). It is hoped that production of up to 1,000 units per day can commence in the coming days. The...
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