AP Racing, manufacturer of performance braking and clutch systems, has appointed Antonio Saorin as research and development engineer. The appointment comes as part of AP Racing’s commitment to expanding its R&D capabilities and is a newly-created position within the company.

Saorin previously worked for Ford Motor Company in Cologne as its component chassis engineer, where he was responsible for helping with the development of chassis for road cars. Prior to this, he completed a Master’s degree in Motorsports Engineering at Epsilon Euskadi Racing Team along with Mondragon University.

Saorin said: “I am passionate about all aspects of R&D engineering and, although I have a background in mainstream car engineering, I have a passion for motorsport. This position presented me with the perfect opportunity; it offers a challenging environment to work in, where I can apply my knowledge and develop my skills. I feel I will make a significant contribution to the success of the company going forward.”

Saorin will be responsible for friction systems research and product simulation using various analysis software. His work will cover subjects such as static or thermal finite element analysis, air flow and thermal / cooling analysis. He will also help to set up tests of revolutionary new concepts and systems, as well as the analysis and evaluation of these tests.

AP Racing managing director, Charles Bolton, commented: “By expanding our research and development team we are able to ensure that we continue to use the most advanced technologies on the market whenever designing new products or investigating new ideas. Having more resources will also allow us to spend more time on system analysis, and therefore enable us to provide the best possible service to our clients.

“We are very pleased to welcome Antonio to the team at AP Racing. We feel that he will make a valuable contribution in helping to drive our business forward and place us at the forefront of motorsport engineering technology.”