The Aston Martin Components 1 crew has introduced Dan Fallows has stepped down with quick impact from his function as technical director of the Silverstone squad.
Fallows joined Aston Martin in April 2022, taking on the job of technical director after an extended stint with Purple Bull, the place he rose by the ranks to change into Chief Engineer – Aerodynamics.
Underneath his watch Aston Martin loved a short development spurt in 2023, taking eight podiums with Fernando Alonso aboard the AMR23. However Aston’s type then tailed off as rival groups caught up. This yr it has been caught in fifth place within the constructors’ standings because it struggled to develop its AMR24, which led to the crew’s name to make a change to try to flip round its fortunes.
The crew has now introduced that Fallows has stepped down from his function as technical director with quick impact and go away the F1 crew, however he’ll stay lively inside the wider Aston Martin group in a yet-to-be-announced capability.
“The Aston Martin Components 1 Crew and Technical Director Dan Fallows have at the moment collectively introduced that from November, Dan will not function Technical Director of the Components One Crew. Dan will stay with the Group,” an announcement by the crew stated.
“In my time at Aston Martin, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to information the technical crew on their journey in the direction of being race and championship winners,” stated Fallows. “ It’s time for me to go on the baton, however I stay up for watching the crew’s future success, which I’m certain will come quickly.”
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin AMR24, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR24
Photograph by: Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Photos
Group CEO Andy Cowell added: ‘I wish to thank Dan for his contribution to Aston Martin within the final two years. Dan led the crew to the success of the AMR23 which secured eight podiums final season.”
In addition to Cowell taking on from Martin Whitmarsh as CEO this yr, the crew has additionally headhunted legendary Purple Bull designer Adrian Newey, who is ready to start out in March, in addition to long-time Ferrari stalwart Enrico Cardile, who will even take part 2025.
Fallows was set to report back to Cardile, who will be a part of as Chief Technical Officer, however Motorsport.com understands the crew hasn’t but determined if Fallows will probably be straight changed as soon as its new hires are in place.
Within the meantime, Fallows’ obligations will probably be absorbed by Aston’s present technical management, which incorporates deputy technical director Eric Blandin and Bob Bell, who holds the function of Govt Director – Technical.
Alongside Aston’s hiring spree, the squad has additionally moved right into a brand-new headquarters reverse the Silverstone circuit this yr, with a state-of-the-art wind tunnel on the best way.
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