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McLaren has appointed Alessandro Alunni Bravi as Chief Business Affairs Officer following his departure from the Sauber Formula 1 squad.
Last week, Sauber officially announced Alessandro Alunni Bravi’s resignation from his position as Managing Director and Team Representative. Alunni Bravi is set to join McLaren in a new role effective February 1, where he will oversee various racing business matters such as legal affairs, driver development, commercial activities, driver contracts, and managing relationships with rights holders and governing bodies. He will also take charge of McLaren’s Driver Development programme, succeeding Stephanie Carlin who will transition to a different role within the F1 team reporting to Andrea Stella. Alongside Alunni Bravi’s appointment, McLaren confirmed the departure of Chief Communications Officer Steve Atkins due to personal reasons after two successful years with the team. McLaren CEO Zak Brown expressed excitement about Alunni Bravi’s arrival, recognizing his expertise in motorsport and committing to his meaningful involvement in various aspects of the team’s operations. Alunni Bravi, thrilled to join McLaren and contribute to its success, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and admiration for the team’s values, culture, and outstanding performance both on and off the track.