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Aston Martin make major change as Red Bull address critics – RacingNews365 Review
Aston Martin has appointed Andy Cowell as the new F1 team principal, taking over from Mike Krack in a leadership reshuffle, with Cowell now holding both CEO and team principal roles at the Silverstone-based team. Red Bull’s technical director Pierre Waché defended himself and the team against unjust criticism, following a challenging season where the F1 constructors’ championship slipped from their grasp. Former Mercedes driver, Juan Pablo Montoya, has identified Valtteri Bottas as Mercedes’ potential savior in case of struggles, joining the team as a reserve after leaving Stake F1. Alexander Albon is looking forward to partnering with Carlos Sainz at Williams in the 2025 F1 season to enhance the team’s operations and performance, following Sainz’s move from Ferrari. Mercedes’ chief communications officer, Bradley Lord, reflected on the intriguing handling of significant crises during the team’s modern F1 history.
