Summary
John Owen, the chief designer for the Mercedes Formula 1 team, plans to leave later this year. He has been with the team since 2007 and played a crucial role in their success over the years.
Key Facts
- John Owen joined the team in 2007 when it was known as Honda.
- He was part of the team when it won the championship as Brawn in 2009.
- Mercedes won seven drivers' and eight constructors' championships from 2014 to 2021.
- Owen will leave the team after transitioning his duties to a successor.
- He previously worked with the Sauber team as a senior aerodynamicist.
- His career began at Reynard, a racing-car manufacturer.
- Engineering director Giacomo Tortora will become the director of car design.
- Simone Resta will oversee car design as the deputy technical director.
