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Dr Justin Hughes

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Medical Director at McLaren Racing
📍 United Kingdom

As Medical Director for McLaren Racing, Dr. Justin Hughes specializes in sports medicine and human performance, optimizing the entire race team from drivers to pit crew. A graduate of Imperial College London, he has supported multiple elite teams, including the World Cup-winning England Womens Rugby squad, and was part of McLarens 2024 Constructors Championship win.

He hosts "The Sport Doctor" podcast, exploring topics like mental health and elite athlete care with leading experts. He advocates for equality in sport through his advisory role at the Womens Rugby Association, working to improve healthcare provision for female athletes. His passion for F1 dates back to his childhood.

He previously served as a Battle Trauma Rehabilitation Consultant for the UK Ministry of Defence during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Medical Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Human Performance
He designs and delivers the health and human performance strategy at McLaren Racing to optimize the operational race team, engineers, pit crew, and drivers.
Mental Health in Sport
He hosts a podcast where he has dedicated episodes to discussing mental health challenges and treatments for elite athletes with leading psychiatrists.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Medical Director
McLaren Racing
11-2022
Clinical Director
Ingo Health
9-2020
Founder and Managing Director
The Sport Doctor
7-2022
Advisory Board Member
Women's Rugby Association
9-2014 - 12-2023
Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Medicine
London Bridge Hospital
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Education
1995 - 2000
Bachelor of Medicine
Imperial College London
Fellowship
Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine ( uk)
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