Richard Groundsell

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Mk1 Vauxhall Cavalier

Kelly's Heros

The Valhalla Exchange

Walking and exploring

Andy Kitson (SAIC)

Engagement Model Offered

Day Rate / Hourly Rate; Project based; Interim / Contract

Suited to Organisational Types

Start-ups; Scale-ups; SME

Richard is a vehicle dynamics and chassis development specialist with 29 years of experience across the automotive, defence and motorsport sectors. Having worked with organisations including Polestar, Arrival, SAIC and General Dynamics, he helps manufacturers develop vehicles that deliver exceptional performance, handling and driver confidence.

He specialises in vehicle dynamics, test and validation, combining data-driven engineering with real-world subjective assessment to optimise vehicle performance from development through to production.

Richard’s Arena

• Automotive, Defence & Motorsport.

• Technical Focus: Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis Development, Test & Validation.

• Function Expertise: Vehicle Testing, Development Engineering, Data Analysis, Performance Optimisation.

Superpowers

• Delivers precise vehicle dynamics through data-led testing and development.

• Combines objective measurement with expert driver assessment.

• Optimises chassis and suspension performance for production and motorsport applications.

• Translates complex test data into practical engineering improvements.

Impact in Action

• Tuned the semi-active damper system for the Polestar 5 across three driving modes.

• Led chassis development for the Arrival van, achieving class-leading vehicle dynamics.

• Supported race and rally teams worldwide, contributing to multiple championship-winning programmes.

Working style

• Data-led, methodical and practical.

• Focuses on measurable performance improvements.

• Combines engineering precision with real-world testing experience.

• Delivers robust, evidence-based development solutions.