Technical director james allison

Mercedes Chief Technical Officer Mike: Mercedes Chief Technical Officer Mike Elliot parted ways with Mercedes after 11 years together. Elliott moved into the role six months ago, swapping positions with now-Technical Director James Allison.

It ends a 23-year tenure in Formula 1 for Elliott, which began as an aerodynamicist from Rnault in 2000 and then saw him fill a series of front-line roles. He progressed through the team as head of aerodynamics, then technology director and Technical Director before taking the CTO role in April.

"It has been one of the great privileges of my career to be part of this Mercedes team. During my time, I have seen it grow from a group of people pulling together to win races, then a first championship, to winning a record eight consecutive Constructors' Championships - and I am proud to have made my contribution to that journey,” said Elliot as quoted by F1.