Just days before the start of the season, Racing Bulls’ Technical Director, Jody Egginton, leaves the team and looks towards the “big sister.”
A major twist for VCARB just ahead of the Formula 1 season opener: the Faenza-based team has officially announced the departure of Technical Director Jody Egginton, who will join Red Bull Advanced Technologies as Engineering Director starting April 1st. This strategic move further strengthens the ties between the two teams but also marks a significant change for VCARB, which loses one of its key figures.
As stated in the official announcement, “Egginton’s role within Visa Cash App Racing Bulls will now be shared between Chief Technical Officer Tim Goss and Deputy Technical Directors Guillaume Cattelani (Car Performance) and Andrea Landi (Car Design).”
Words from the protagonists
Jody Egginton stated: “Being part of this team for over 10 years has been a fantastic experience, providing some very memorable moments. But after almost 20 years of focusing solely on Formula One, I feel it’s time for a change. My new role as Engineering Director at Red Bull Advanced Technologies will give me great responsibilities, and the company currently has an exciting list of projects, so I can’t wait to take on this new challenge.”
Team Principal Laurent Mekies added: “As our long-serving Technical Director, Jody has been instrumental in driving innovation and fostering team growth. I want to thank him for his expertise and the significant contribution he has made to the team and the company’s upward trajectory. We wish him all the best for this new challenge within the Red Bull family.”
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