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RacingNews365 takes a look at the sharp rise in the number of F1 teams poaching key technical personnel from rival squads.
The shifting of key figures such as Red Bull’s head of strategy, Will Courtenay, to McLaren reflects a growing trend in modern F1 where personnel move between teams to seek success. This trend mirrors the common practice of drivers changing teams to secure faster cars. High-profile moves like Paddy Lowe from McLaren to Mercedes and James Allison from Lotus to Ferrari, then to Mercedes reveal this pattern. The adoption of the cost cap in 2021 has led to an increase in senior engineers changing teams, with nearly 20 significant moves reported. The cost cap restricts salary increases and promotions within teams, prompting personnel to seek better packages elsewhere. Aston Martin’s success in F1 despite smaller budgets underlines the impact of the cost cap in reshaping team dynamics and personnel movements.
