Aston Martin has announced the hiring of Bob Bell as its new executive director after his departure from Alpine F1 Team.
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team today announced the appointment of Bob Bell as Executive Director – Technical. Bob will report to Team Principal, Mike Krack, in a new role which further strengthens the senior leadership group at the Silverstone based team. He will have overall responsibility for the Technical, Engineering and Performance functions as the team continues its journey and development into true F1 contenders.
Bob brings a wealth of Formula One experience to Aston Martin Aramco. He has held senior technical positions at McLaren, Renault and Mercedes GP in an illustrious motorsport career over the last four decades.
Mike Krack, Team Principal, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team: “I am delighted to welcome Bob Bell to Aston Martin Aramco. This is a key appointment to ensure we are optimising everything we do as a team and focusing on the right performance areas. Bob’s track record in the sport speaks for itself and his experience will help us continue to make steps forward on the exciting journey we are on.”
Bob Bell, Executive Director – Technical, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team: “I have been impressed by the progress Aston Martin Aramco has made in recent years. The opportunity to play my part in that journey is incredibly exciting and I look forward to working with the great technical leaders at Silverstone. The scale and ambition of this project is highly motivating. I am a racer, and I see the hunger and determination powering this team. I look forward to playing my part with Mike and the rest of the team.”
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