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A huge announcement from Pirelli on the eve of the new F1 season!
Pirelli has announced that Mario Isola, head of F1, will be leaving the company, ending his leadership in designing F1 tyres.
Isola has been associated with F1 for 30 years and for the last decade, has overseen Pirelli’s tyre deal with F1.
Dario Marrafuschi will take over Isola’s role as head of Pirelli’s motorsport business unit starting March 1.
The transition will coincide with the Australian Grand Prix, kicking off the new F1 season.
Isola will remain with Pirelli until July 1 for a smooth transition before pursuing new endeavors.
Pirelli expressed gratitude to Isola for his dedication and contribution to the growth of the Motorsport business unit.
Marrafuschi, who joined Pirelli in 2008, will report to Giovanni Tronchetti Provera, the company’s executive vice president.
