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Samuel David "Sam" Michael (born 29 April 1971) is an Australian motor sports engineer and designer, most recently the sporting director at Formula One constructor McLaren until 2014. Michael was born in Western Australia and grew up in Canberra.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Profile )〕 After studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of New South Wales with a thesis on data acquisition systems for racing cars. During his studies, Formula Holden team owner Gregg Siddle employed Michael on a part-time basis, so that Michael could continue his studies.〔() 〕 Michael was recruited by UK-based Lotus in 1993. After Team Lotus went bankrupt in 1994 Gary Anderson, the chief designer at Jordan Grand Prix, took Michael on to established the team's research and development department. Michael spent two years working in the Jordan factory on data acquisition, and installed a seven-post rig for simulating suspension movement and designing an active differential.〔 In 1997, Michael joined the Jordan test team. In 1998 he was promoted to race engineer for Ralf Schumacher. When the German departed to go to Williams in 1999, Michael inherited Heinz-Harald Frentzen. The Michael/Frentzen partnership was successful, resulting in a win at the French Grand Prix at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours, and then again at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.〔 In 2001, Sir Frank Williams brought Michael to Williams as Senior Operations Engineer. He took over the responsibility of managing the engineers at races and tests. In May 2004, Michael was promoted to Technical Director of Williams, when Patrick Head moved sideways to head the team's research and development division.〔 Following the worst start to a season in Williams' history, Michael resigned from the team in early May 2011.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Sam Michael and Jon Tomlinson to leave Williams at end of 2011 )〕 For the final five races he joined McLaren but did not become their sporting director until the start of 2012.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/14900469 )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=McLaren Mercedes hires Sam Michael as Sporting Director )〕 Michael's position at McLaren came under pressure following a series of pitstop mistakes forcing Whitmarsh to have to defend Michael's position. After Whitmarsh was removed from CEO position from the whole of McLaren Group in 2014 and replaced with his predecessor, Ron Dennis, Michael stated that he was moving back to Western Australia for family reasons, and would consequently exit from his position at McLaren. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sam Michael」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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