Moving on: Andreas Seidl will leave McLaren to work for the Alfa Romeo team
(Picture: Getty Images)Andreas Seidl has left his post as McLaren team principal for a similar role at Alfa Romeo.
The 46-year-old fills the position vacated by Fred Vasseur after he was signed up to replace Mattia Binotto at Ferrari.
In a busy off-season for team principal changes, Andrea Stella will step up from his role as McLaren executive director to lead the team in 2023.
Following his cross-grid switch to Alfa Romeo, Seidl said: “I joined McLaren in 2019 and have really enjoyed working with Zak [Brown, the CEO] and the team. The team is on a great trajectory and I would like to thank everyone for their support, trust and commitment.”
Under Seidl’s watch, McLaren enjoyed eight podium finishes and a solitary victory courtesy of Daniel Ricciardo at last year’s Italian Grand Prix.
Following Seidl’s exit, Brown said: “I’ve really enjoyed working with Andreas. He has provided great leadership for the team and has played a significant part in our F1 performance recovery and our ongoing journey to return to the front of the grid.
“I’m delighted that Andrea Stella will step into the team principal role. Andrea is a highly talented, experienced and respected member of our team with a strong track record of leadership and success in Formula 1.”
