Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport team principal, Toto Wolff, has called the newly-announced restructuring in senior technical staff as a 'significant moment' for the team. In a statement released today, Mercedes confirmed several changes that will take place ahead of the 2019 Formula 1 season in a move that will 'see the baton handed on to the next generation of leaders' within the four-times constructors' champions. After seven years as head of the team's engineering group, Aldo Costa will move to the role of technical advisor. His position will be taken by chief designer, John Owen. Mark Ellis will retire from his current status as performance director, handing over to chief vehicle...
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