Professor Gordon Murray CBE receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Innovation at Pebble Beach Conco

August 18, 2026 by Gordon Murray Automotive
• Professor Gordon Murray CBE recognised for 60 years of innovation in automotive race and road car design and engineering
• Petersen Automotive Museum Award presented at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Professor Gordon Murray CBE has received the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award for Innovation in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to automotive design and engineering. The award was presented in Pebble Beach by Richard Varner, Chairman, Petersen Museum, Board of Directors.

For 60 years, Gordon Murray has redefined what’s possible in race and road cars – from creating championship-winning Brabham and McLaren Formula One cars to the legendary F1 road car and today’s visionary T.50 supercar. His career reflects a lifetime devoted to driver-focused design, innovative approaches to enhancing performance, and lightweight engineering.

Professor Gordon Murray CBE, Executive Chairman, Gordon Murray: ‘I am deeply honoured to receive the Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to pursue my passion for creating vehicles that embody engineering art and driving perfection. To be recognised by Petersen Automotive Museum, an organisation that shares the same enthusiasm for the world’s greatest vehicles, is truly humbling.’
The award preceded the global debut of the latest supercar from Gordon Murray – the S1, The Special One, at The Quail by The Peninsula, A Motorsport’s Gathering.