His new assignment, which begins on April 1, marks the end of a significant chapter in Egginton\u2019s Formula 1 career and the beginning of an exciting new challenge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Egginton, whose F1 journey began in 1996 as a Junior Designer with Tyrrell, has had an extensive and illustrious career in the sport. Over the years, he has held key positions with multiple teams, including Midland (which later evolved into Spyker and Force India) and Team Lotus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In 2014, he joined the then Toro Rosso outfit as Head of Vehicle Performance, before rising to Deputy Technical Director in 2017 and ultimately taking over as Technical Director in 2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His departure signals a restructuring at Racing Bulls, with his responsibilities now being divided among Chief Technical Officer Tim Goss and Deputy Technical Directors Guillaume Cattelani (Car Performance) and Andrea Landi (Car Design).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his departure, Egginton expressed gratitude for his time at Racing Bulls, acknowledging the invaluable experiences he gained. \u201cBeing part of this team for over 10 years has been a fantastic experience for me, providing some very memorable moments,\u201d Egginton said in a statement released by Racing Bulls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut after almost 20 years of focusing solely on Formula 1, I feel it\u2019s time for a change. I will have a great remit as Engineering Director of Red Bull Advanced Technologies, and the company currently has an exciting list of projects, so I can\u2019t wait to get started on this new challenge,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Racing Bulls' Team Principal Laurent Mekies praised Egginton\u2019s contributions, highlighting his role in shaping the team\u2019s technical direction. \u201cAs our long-serving Technical Director, he has been instrumental in driving innovation and fostering team growth,\u201d Mekies said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut after almost 20 years of focusing solely on Formula 1, I feel it\u2019s time for a change. I will have a great remit as Engineering Director of Red Bull Advanced Technologies, and the company currently has an exciting list of projects, so I can\u2019t wait to get started on this new challenge,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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