Formula 1: Jody Egginton Departs Racing Bulls, Joins Red Bull

Synopsis

Jody Egginton, after over a decade with Racing Bulls as Technical Director, is transitioning to Engineering Director at Red Bull Advanced Technologies starting April 1. His departure marks a new chapter in his career and a restructuring within Racing Bulls.

Key Takeaways

Jody Egginton leaves Racing Bulls after 10 years.
He joins Red Bull Advanced Technologies as Engineering Director.
His career in F1 began in 1996 with Tyrrell.
Racing Bulls will restructure responsibilities post-departure.
Egginton expressed gratitude for his time at Racing Bulls.

London, March 10 (NationPress) After dedicating over a decade to Racing Bulls, the esteemed Technical Director, Jody Egginton, is preparing to leave his role and embrace a new opportunity as Engineering Director at Red Bull Advanced Technologies.

This new journey, starting on April 1, signifies the conclusion of a pivotal chapter in Egginton’s Formula 1 career, while opening the door to an exhilarating challenge ahead.

Beginning his F1 journey in 1996 as a Junior Designer with Tyrrell, Egginton has built a remarkable career in the racing world. Throughout his journey, he has held significant roles with various teams, such as Midland (which later transformed into Spyker and Force India) and Team Lotus.

In 2014, he joined the then Toro Rosso team as Head of Vehicle Performance, advancing to Deputy Technical Director in 2017 and ultimately becoming Technical Director in 2019.

His exit indicates a restructuring at Racing Bulls, as his duties will now be distributed among Chief Technical Officer Tim Goss and Deputy Technical Directors Guillaume Cattelani (Car Performance) and Andrea Landi (Car Design).

Reflecting on his departure, Egginton expressed appreciation for his tenure at Racing Bulls, acknowledging the priceless experiences he acquired. "Being part of this team for over 10 years has been a fantastic experience for me, providing some very memorable moments," Egginton stated in a press release from Racing Bulls.

"However, after nearly 20 years dedicated solely to Formula 1, I feel it’s time for a change. I will have a substantial role as Engineering Director of Red Bull Advanced Technologies, and the company currently has an exciting array of projects, so I’m eager to dive into this new challenge," he added.

Racing Bulls' Team Principal Laurent Mekies commended Egginton’s contributions, emphasizing his influence on the team’s technical direction. "As our long-serving Technical Director, he has been vital in promoting innovation and encouraging team development," Mekies remarked.

"I want to thank Jody for his expertise and the significant impact he has had on the team and the company's upward trajectory. We wish him all the best for this new opportunity within the Red Bull family," he concluded.