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McLaren reshuffles F1 technical team as Sanchez leaves after three months
David Sanchez joined McLaren from Ferrari in January to lead the team’s engineering staff, but his role as technical director did not align with initial discussions. Team principal Andrea Stella will take over Sanchez’s responsibilities temporarily, while McLaren searches for a replacement. Both parties mutually agreed on Sanchez’s departure, acknowledging the misalignment between expectations and reality. The departure prompted changes within the team, with Rob Marshall becoming the chief designer and Neil Houldley stepping in as technical director of engineering. Sanchez began his F1 career with Renault, moved to McLaren in 2007, then to Ferrari in 2012 before joining McLaren again for the 2024 season. Though the role did not meet his expectations, Sanchez expressed gratitude for the opportunity and respect for the team as he looks forward to his next challenge in F1.
