Alfa Romeo has announced that James Key will become the team’s new technical director on September 1, replacing Jan Monchaux. Key, who left a similar role at McLaren in March, joins the Sauber-led team as it prepares to become the Audi works operation in 2026. He previously served as Sauber’s technical director from 2010-12, where he designed the team’s C31 which scored four podiums in 2012 with Sergio Perez and Kamui Kobayashi. “I am delighted to be returning to Hinwil to work with old, and new, colleagues at Sauber; I have very fond memories of my time there before,” said Key. “I am looking forward to leading the technical side of the team at one of the most critical...
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