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Dan Fallows leaving his position as the Aston Martin Formula 1 team’s technical director is down to the team’s performance and not Adrian Newey’s arrival, according to performance direc…
Tom McCullough, the performance director of the Aston Martin Formula 1 team, stated that Dan Fallows’ departure as the team’s technical director is due to the team’s performance and not Adrian Newey’s arrival. Fallows will be stepping down, but will remain with the wider group, having been with the team since 2022. McCullough emphasized that the decision was made independently of Newey’s upcoming switch to the team next year. Despite Fallows’ contributions and impact on car development, the team’s underwhelming performance in 2024 prompted the decision. Aston Martin believes it has the internal resources to manage Fallows’ responsibilities without needing to recruit externally. Bob Bell oversees technical functions, with Eric handling aero responsibilities, showing the team’s depth and flexibility in adapting to changes. Ultimately, McCullough highlighted that performance is key in the industry, leading to strategic decisions being made by the team.
