Gavin Ward · gavinwardinnovations.com
Two decades at the sharp end of motorsport. Now building companies, designing things worth printing, advocating for the invisible, and giving back to the sport — and the people — that shaped him.
About Gavin
Gavin Ward spent over two decades at the highest levels of motorsport — from Red Bull Racing's F1 program, where he was part of four consecutive World Championship seasons and 50+ race wins, to Team Penske in IndyCar, where he guided Josef Newgarden to the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series championship. Most recently he served as Team Principal at Arrow McLaren.
Outside the garage, Gavin sits on the board of Racing For Mental Health, and advocates publicly for those living with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders — a condition he lives with himself.
Now applying that same thinking to Gavin Ward Innovations LLC — spanning consulting, consumer products, and open-source 3D design. Different lanes, same standard.




"Twenty years in motorsport — F1 with Red Bull, an IndyCar championship with Penske, Team Principal at Arrow McLaren, and now Special Advisor with Rahal. But I'm on a mission to prove that performing at the highest level doesn't mean giving up your health or neglecting your family. The sport gave me everything, and I want to give some of that back."
hEDS & HSD Advocacy
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of heritable connective tissue disorders affecting collagen — the structural protein that holds joints, skin, and organs together. Hypermobile EDS (hEDS) is the most common subtype.
It can cause chronic joint instability, widespread pain, fatigue, dysautonomia, and a wide range of systemic symptoms — many of which are invisible to the outside world. It is frequently misdiagnosed or dismissed, often for years or decades.
The medical motto "when you hear hoofbeats, think horses not zebras" is why EDS patients adopted the zebra as their symbol — because sometimes the answer really is the rare one.
"I spent years at the highest level of motorsport — a world where you hide pain and push through everything. Living with hEDS taught me that vulnerability isn't weakness. Talking about it is the hardest lap I've run."
Gavin was diagnosed with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — a condition that, like many in the hEDS community, went unrecognised for years while he worked at the sharp end of professional motorsport. The culture of elite sport doesn't leave much room for invisible illness, and that silence has a cost.
He's sharing his story to connect with others in the hEDS and chronic illness community, help reduce the isolation that comes with an often-misunderstood diagnosis, and let broadcasters, event organisers, and advocacy groups know that he's open to speaking about life with hEDS — including what it means to navigate high-performance environments with a connective tissue disorder.
Media & Punditry
Few people have seen the inside of a championship-winning motorsport operation the way Gavin has — from engineering title-winning F1 cars to running an IndyCar team. He brings first-hand perspective that's genuinely hard to find elsewhere.
He's available for broadcast commentary, podcast appearances, live events, and expert analysis — drawing on 20+ years at the sharp end of the sport. His media interests also extend to chronic illness, mental health, and the human stories behind elite sport.
Featured Appearances
GWI Ventures
Each venture under Gavin Ward Innovations operates with focus and independence — but they all share the same DNA: precision thinking, hands-on execution, and a commitment to building things that last.

Consulting
Race engineering, vehicle dynamics, aero strategy, and team operations — informed by Red Bull Racing F1, an IndyCar championship with Team Penske, and serving in multiple leadership roles at Arrow McLaren, culminating as Team Principal.
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Medical Product · Amazon
A discreet, collapsible kidney stone strainer. Soft silicone funnel with a stainless steel 40-mesh filter — flat-folding, washable, reusable. The top-selling kidney stone strainer on Amazon US.
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3D Design · MakerWorld
33 models and counting — Flexi Sharks, Ocarinas, Oil Filter Wrenches, iPhone cases, and more. 216 followers and 11k+ downloads on MakerWorld.
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Motorsports consulting, media appearances, hEDS conversations, PocketStrainer, or just want to talk shop — the door is open.