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Mercedes’ lead designer John Owen set to depart team
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20/01/2026 at 13:0720/01/2026 at 13:16 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The Mercedes F1 team has announced a significant shift in its technical leadership, confirming that veteran designer John Owen will depart the team during the 2026 season. After nearly two decades at the heart of the Brackley-based squad, Owen has decided to step away from the sport to take a sabbatical. Owen’s tenure spans the most dominant era in modern racing history. Since joining the outfit in 2007 during its Honda era, he remained a constant through the team's transition to Brawn GP – where he served as principal aerodynamicist during their fairytale 2009 title run –...
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