He will lead, manage and develop the design, planning, production and operations of the team’s aerodynamics department, commencing, July 1st.

Andrew joins Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team from Red Bull Racing, where he made a significant contribution to that team’s aerodynamics department, in several areas, over many years.

Andrew Alessi, Head of Technical Operations, said: “I am delighted to be joining Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team as Head of Technical Operations.

“Like everyone in and around Formula One, I have seen and been impressed by the evident ambition of the team I am joining, led as it is by Lawrence Stroll [Executive Chairman], and I am very much looking forward to working with Otmar Szafnauer [Team Principal and Chief Executive Officer] as well as the very capable technical- and engineering-focused members of the senior management team.

“It is a fantastic time to be joining a team that is growing fast, and I am ready to get stuck in straight away so as to contribute to the process of making the significant aerodynamic and operational improvements that we need in order to win consistently in the future.”