McLaren Racing is happy to announce that Alessandro Alunni Bravi will be a part of McLaren Racing as its new Chief Enterprise Affairs Officer, efficient 1 February 2025. Reporting on to CEO Zak Brown, Alessandro might be a key member of the McLaren Racing Government Crew, contributing his huge experience to drive the crew’s enterprise operations ahead.
This newly created position underscores McLaren’s dedication to excellence each on and off the monitor. Alessandro will present government management throughout a broad vary of enterprise areas, together with authorized issues, driver improvement, driver contract administration, and managing relationships with rights holders and governing our bodies. A major a part of his position might be overseeing the Driver Improvement programme, a duty transitioning from Stephanie Carlin, who has efficiently elevated the programme over the previous 12 months. Stephanie will now tackle further duties inside System 1, persevering with to report back to Crew Principal Andrea Stella.
Alessandro brings over twenty years of expertise in motorsport and enterprise management. Most lately, he served as Managing Director of the Sauber Group and Crew Consultant for the Stake F1 Crew, the place he performed a pivotal position in company decision-making, group improvement, and strategic planning. His distinguished profession additionally consists of management roles at ART Grand Prix, SPARK Racing Know-how, and Trident Racing, showcasing a monitor report of driving success and innovation within the motorsport trade.
In associated information, McLaren Racing confirms that Steve Atkins, Chief Communications Officer, will step down on the finish of February 2025 after two impactful years with the crew. Steve is leaving for private causes, citing a want to deal with household priorities whereas exploring skilled alternatives nearer to dwelling.
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, commented:
“I’m delighted to welcome Alessandro to McLaren Racing. His in depth experience and motorsport background make him the perfect selection to guide our authorized and driver improvement capabilities whereas offering invaluable assist throughout all skilled driver enterprise administration issues, racing governance actions, and enterprise operations for our varied sequence. We stay up for seeing his optimistic impression on the McLaren Racing household.
“I additionally need to lengthen my gratitude to Steve for his important contributions to McLaren’s success over the past two seasons. His communication management has been exemplary, and we want him all the very best in his future endeavours.”
Alessandro Alunni Bravi, incoming Chief Enterprise Affairs Officer, McLaren Racing, mentioned:
“McLaren is a crew I’ve admired my total life, and it’s a private milestone to have the chance to work with such a exceptional group of individuals. I’m deeply grateful to Zak and the Board for putting their belief in me, and I’m dedicated to giving my utmost dedication to contribute to McLaren’s ongoing success. Teamwork is on the core of every little thing, and I’m thrilled to hitch an organisation that units the benchmark in System 1 each on and off the monitor. I can’t wait to get began in February.”
Steve Atkins, Chief Communications Officer, McLaren Racing, mentioned:
“After two advantageous years with McLaren, I’ve determined to step down from my position for private causes. The position’s in depth worldwide journey has been enriching but additionally difficult, and I now really feel it’s the proper time to deal with household priorities whereas looking for a brand new skilled problem nearer to dwelling. I need to thank everybody within the McLaren household for his or her assist and camaraderie and stay up for cheering on the crew as they obtain even higher success sooner or later.”
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McLaren Racing extends its heartfelt because of Alessandro and Steve as they embark on their new chapters. The crew is assured that Alessandro’s management will contribute considerably to its continued progress and success, and it needs Steve all the very best in his future endeavours.
