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Mekies: Gardening leave avoided “intensity” of in-season F1 team switch
Mekies will officially join the Faenza outfit on January 1, working alongside CEO Peter Bayer. Former boss Franz Tost is retiring. Mekies, a former Ferrari sporting director, has been on gardening leave since the summer break and believes the time off has been beneficial, allowing him to gather his thoughts and contribute to the team’s success. Tost is confident that Mekies and Bayer are the right people to take over the team, with their experience and knowledge of Formula 1. The official 2024 F1 entry list will reveal AlphaTauri’s new name next week, as they prepare for a rebranding under new leadership.
