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Who is Jerome d’Ambrosio, Wolff’s replacement for Suzuka?
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will be absent from the Japanese Grand Prix due to undergoing surgery for a knee issue. He is expected to return for the Qatar Grand Prix. Jerome d’Ambrosio, the team’s driver development director, will step in as his replacement. D’Ambrosio has a racing background in Formula 1, GP2 (now Formula 2), and Formula E. He has previously worked with Lotus and Dragon Racing before joining Venturi Racing as Deputy Team Principal. Under his leadership, Venturi had a successful 2021-22 season, finishing second in the Teams’ Championship. D’Ambrosio has now joined the Mercedes F1 squad for the 2023 season as part of their team. Mercedes has been working to recover their position in the field after facing challenges in Formula 1.
Source: RacingNews 365