Racing Bulls names Dan Fallows technical director

Racing Bulls, the Faenza-based Formula One team, has appointed Dan Fallows as its new technical director, marking a significant addition to its engineering leadership as it prepares for upcoming regulatory changes.

Fallows, a veteran engineer with nearly two decades of experience in the sport, will join the team in April and report directly to chief technical officer Tim Goss. In his role, he will oversee the overall technical direction, collaborating across departments focused on design, aerodynamics, and performance. The move reunites Fallows with the Red Bull ecosystem, where he spent 15 years from 2006 to 2021, rising from aerodynamicist to chief engineer for aerodynamics under Adrian Newey.

The British engineer's arrival follows his departure from Aston Martin at the end of the 2024 season. He had joined the Silverstone-based team in 2022 as technical director after a contractual dispute with Red Bull delayed his start. During his tenure, Aston Martin achieved notable success, including eight podium finishes with driver Fernando Alonso, which represented a performance uptick from prior years. However, the team struggled in 2024 as upgrades failed to yield expected results,...