Paul Morgan (engineer)

Paul Jonathan Morgan
Born	29 July 1948
Died	12 May 2001(2001-05-12) (aged 52) Ilmor Engineering

Paul Jonathan Morgan (29 July 1948 – 12 May 2001) was a British engineer who co-founded Ilmor Engineering with Mario Illien in 1983. Ilmor had major successes providing engines for motorsport and won three Queen's Awards for Export Achievement. He was killed in a plane crash at Sywell, Northamptonshire on 12 May 2001.

Morgan was an engineer at

. In 1989, Morgan and Illien decided to enter Formula One.

Paul Morgan was killed instantly when his

. Coulthard opted not to participate in the traditional champagne celebration as a mark of respect.

Morgan's widow reduced her shareholding of Ilmor in 2002, selling 10% to

. In 2005,

DaimlerChrysler acquired all the remaining shares from Mrs. Morgan, Mario Illien, and Roger Penske.

References

• Loyn, David (24 May 2001). Obituary: Paul Morgan. The Independent
• "Engines: Ilmor Engineering". grandprix.com. Retrieved 6 July 2016.