Former Ferrari designer Nikolas Tombazis has been recruited by the FIA to focus on future single-seater regulations. Tombazis enjoyed a long and accomplished career in Formula 1, first as an aerodynamicist with Benetton in 1992, before progressing to the position of chief aerodynamicist a year later, a position he went on to hold with both Ferrari and McLaren. In 2005 he became McLaren's Project Chief Director, prior to returning to Maranello for a nine-year spell as Chief Designer. In early 2016 he reappeared in the F1 paddock, this time as Chief Aerodynamicist to the ill-fated Manor. His new role with the FIA will se him contributing to the regualtions across all the main single-seater...
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