The reshuffle, masterminded by Stella, was aimed toward placing senior leaders in the three areas which outline F1 automotive efficiency – aerodynamics, efficiency and engineering.
Following Sanchez’s departure, Neil Houldley, who had been made a deputy technical director for engineering, has been made technical director.
Peter Prodromou stays as technical director for aerodynamics.
Stella mentioned: “Following considerate discussions between David Sanchez and the workforce management, the mutual determination has been taken for David to depart the workforce.
“Upon our joint reflection, it grew to become obvious that the position, tasks, and ambitions related to David’s place didn’t align with our authentic expectations when he agreed to hitch us in February 2023.
“Recognising this misalignment, each David and I agreed that it could be finest to half methods now, so to allow him to pursue different alternatives that can higher leverage the total scale and breadth of his outstanding skillset.
“We drastically and gratefully worth the contributions that David has made throughout his comparatively quick time with us, and we want him the perfect in his future endeavour.”
Sanchez mentioned: “I’m grateful for the chance to have been part of this workforce.
“Whereas the position we envisioned and had agreed to was not aligned with the truth of the place I discovered, I go away with respect for the management, admiration for the dedication of my colleagues, and appreciation for the openness and honesty wherein we mentioned and arrived at this determination.”
