Bojan Vrbnjak
Mercedes he announced that he would Andy cowell said goodbye to the position of leader next month engine compartment teams Formula 1. The press release states that Cowell informed the team of his departure as early as January.
Cowell has been a member for 16 years Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrain (HPP) and, since 2014, also the head of this department. “I decided that now was the right time to leave my position and find a new challenge in the field of engineering,”Is Cowell commented on his decision. Following his departure, the engine department is expected to take on new leadership. It will consist of Hywela Thomas, who will hold the position of Business Director and will be directly responsible for the propulsion units Formula 1, then they 're here Adam Allsopp (Project One Powertrain Director), Richard stevens (Operations Director) in Ronald Ballhaus (Finance and IT Director).
"This new structure will enable the company to carry out three key projects at the highest level in the coming years: the Formula 1 powertrain, the Formula E powertrain and the development of the powertrain and the production of the Mercedes-AMG One sports car,”Reads the explanation. Cowell will work together with Thomasto support this transition and "at least until the beginning of 2021 advised Mercedes AG on future major projects.“In defining a new leadership structure, it is Cowell actively participated. “I have complete confidence in the capabilities of Hywell and his team and I believe they will lead the company forward."
Toto wolff, team boss Mercedes, praised the work done so far in the highest tones Cowell. "His team leadership at HPP has been a key factor in our successes and titles in recent seasons. He has made a tremendous contribution to our legacy in motorsport and since 2013 I have greatly enjoyed and appreciated our collaboration. I am particularly pleased that we have been able to put together a new leadership structure based on the strength of the team at Brixworth. This puts us in a very strong position in the coming years, as we want to set new standards in Formula 1 and Formula E."
Cowell but at the end he added: “It was a great honor for me to be able to work for Mercedes and especially because I was able to lead the HPP department for seven years. A big thank you to everyone who offered us amazing opportunities and challenges." British was largely active in the development of the new Mercedes V6 hybrid engine, with which the team has been invincible since 2014.
