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Fallows steps down as Aston Martin F1 technical director
Fallows was expected to report to incoming Aston Martin CTO Enrico Cardile, but is now leaving his role this month
Filip Cleeren
Edited: Nov 12, 2024, 1:18 PM
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Dan Fallows, Technical Director, Aston Martin F1 Team
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The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has announced Dan Fallows has stepped down with immediate effect from his role as technical director of the Silverstone squad.
Fallows joined Aston Martin in April 2022, taking up the job of technical director after a long stint with Red Bull, where he rose through the ranks to become Chief Engineer – Aerodynamics.
Under his watch Aston Martin enjoyed a brief growth spurt in 2023, taking eight podiums with Fernando Alonso aboard the AMR23. But Aston's form then tailed off as rival teams caught up. This year it has been stuck in fifth place in the constructors' standings as it struggled to develop its AMR24, which led to the team's call to make a change to try and turn around its fortunes.
The team has now announced that Fallows has stepped down from his role as technical director with immediate effect and leave the F1 team, but he will remain active within the wider Aston Martin group in a yet-to-be-announced capacity.
"The Aston Martin Formula 1 Team and Technical Director Dan Fallows have today jointly announced that from November, Dan will no longer serve as Technical Director of the Formula One Team. Dan will remain with the Group," a statement by the team said.
"In my time at Aston Martin, it has been a joy and a privilege to guide the technical team on their journey towards being race and championship winners," said Fallows. " It is time for me to pass on the baton, but I look forward to watching the team's future success, which I am sure will come soon.”
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin AMR24, Lance Stroll, Aston Martin AMR24
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Group CEO Andy Cowell added: 'I would like to thank Dan for his contribution to Aston Martin in the last two years. Dan led the team to the success of the AMR23 which secured eight podiums last season.”
As well as Cowell taking over from Martin Whitmarsh as CEO this year, the team has also headhunted legendary Red Bull designer Adrian Newey, who is set to start in March, as well as long-time Ferrari stalwart Enrico Cardile, who will also join in 2025.
Fallows was set to report to Cardile, who will join as Chief Technical Officer, but Motorsport.com understands the team hasn't yet decided if Fallows will be directly replaced once its new hires are in place.
In the meantime, Fallows' responsibilities will be absorbed by Aston's current technical leadership, which includes deputy technical director Eric Blandin and Bob Bell, who holds the role of Executive Director - Technical.
Alongside Aston's hiring spree, the squad has also moved into a brand-new headquarters opposite the Silverstone circuit this year, with a state-of-the-art wind tunnel on the way.
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