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McLaren has signed former Sauber chief Alessandro Alunni Bravi as new chief business affairs officer and head of its driver development programme
McLaren has appointed Alessandro Alunni Bravi, former Sauber chief, as their new chief business affairs officer and head of the driver development programme.
Bravi’s departure from Sauber was announced earlier this month, as the team prepares for the early arrival of Jonathan Wheatley as team principal on April 1.
With extensive experience in motorsport, including as Sauber’s team representative and managing director, Bravi will now focus on legal, driver development, commercial aspects, driver contract management, and rights holders/governing body management at McLaren.
Bravi will succeed Stephanie Carlin in leading McLaren’s driver development programme, as Carlin takes on increased responsibilities in Formula 1.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown expressed excitement about Bravi’s appointment and his contributions to the team’s legal and driver development functions, among other areas.
Additionally, McLaren announced the departure of chief communications officer Steve Atkins, who will be leaving the team at the end of February for personal reasons.
