Last Updated: November 01, 2023, 00:30 IST
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Former Formula One world champions Mercedes introduced the shock departure of chief technical officer (CTO) Mike Elliott on Tuesday solely months after he took on the function in a job swap with James Allison.
LONDON: Former Formula One world champions Mercedes introduced the shock departure of chief technical officer (CTO) Mike Elliott on Tuesday solely months after he took on the function in a job swap with James Allison.
Elliott had been appointed technical director in July 2021, with Allison shifting to the CTO function, however they switched positions final April after Mercedes made a gradual begin to the season following a tough 2022.
Red Bull have received the final three drivers’ titles with Max Verstappen in addition to the 2022 and 2023 constructors’ championships.
Mercedes are second within the standings with three races remaining and have seven instances world champion Lewis Hamilton chasing the runner-up spot behind Verstappen, with the Briton 20 factors adrift of Red Bull’s Sergio Perez.
Mercedes stated Elliott, who had been with the staff for 11 years and thru their document eight successive constructors’ titles, had chosen to depart after growing a technical technique for the long run.
“Mike has been one of the pillars of the team’s achievements over the past decade,” stated co-proprietor and principal Toto Wolff in an announcement. “And it’s with truly mixed feelings that we say goodbye to him today.
“Mike is a fiercely intelligent technical brain and a great team-player; he has made a strong contribution not just to winning racing cars but also to building the culture of our team.
“But on the other side, it’s clear that he’s ready for new adventures beyond Mercedes, so I know this is the right step for him to take, too.”
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