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Aston Martin has explained Dan Fallows’ dismissal was due to the team not being at the level it wanted during the 2024 Formula 1 campaign.
Aston Martin’s Silverstone-based squad recently announced the immediate departure of Dan Fallows from his role as Technical Director. Fallows had been with the team for two and a half years and played a significant role in Aston Martin’s successes, especially with the AMR23 last year. However, the team’s performance has been declining, leading to the decision to part ways with Fallows. Tom McCullough, Aston Martin’s Performance Director, emphasized that the team’s performance in 2024 fell short of expectations. McCullough praised Fallows for his contributions but mentioned that changes were necessary to improve the team’s on-track performance. The technical responsibilities formerly held by Fallows will now be shared among other key members of the technical team, including Eric Blandin, Luca Furbatto, and Bob Bell. The decision to release Fallows was not influenced by future plans, but rather a strategic move to address the team’s current performance challenges.
