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Why ‘too senior’ Sanchez left McLaren F1 after three months
David Sanchez, formerly Ferrari’s chief of vehicle concept, was hired by McLaren in March 2023 and re-joined Ferrari in January after completing gardening leave. Initially set to be one of three technical directors at McLaren, responsible for car concept and performance, Sanchez’s departure was announced after just three months in the role. McLaren made changes to its technical structure, with Stella taking over in a performance role until a replacement is found. Neil Houldey and Rob Marshall swapped roles, with Marshall becoming chief designer and Houldey the technical director of engineering. Sanchez’s departure triggered further reshuffling in the team. McLaren agreed to release Sanchez early, acknowledging his seniority and competence, so he could pursue bigger roles elsewhere. Stella emphasized that McLaren’s technical organization is under constant review as new hires integrate into the team.
