The new era of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) has been dominated by big-name manufacturers like Porsche, Toyota, and Ferrari, raising concerns about the future of privateer teams in sportscar racing. Mercedes' Chief Technical Officer, Mike Elliott, has announced his departure from the Formula 1 team after 11 years. Antonio Felix da Costa will be stepping down from the WEC to focus on his Formula E campaign with Porsche in 2024.
The FIA is adamant about expanding the Formula 1 circuit beyond the current 10 teams. Those teams, however, are pushing back on the idea of getting bigger — even as F1's popularity continues to soar. @_DavidRumsey's story ⤵️
Antonio Felix da Costa will stand down from the #WEC after five seasons to concentrate on his #FormulaE campaign with Porsche in 2024. ⬇️ https://t.co/O1SGfkNBw8
Mike Elliott is leaving his post as Mercedes chief technical officer, the Brackley-based outfit have confirmed 👇
The man behind Mercedes’s failed "no sidepod" car design has left the team after 11 years, in which he was an instrumental part of the team's dominant period. Read below 🔽 https://t.co/o86aU9MmDC
🚨 Mike Elliott, Mercedes Chief Technical Officer, has chosen to depart the team. today was his last day at Brackley - he has decided to take a break from the sport over the next few months before deciding upon his next challenge. https://t.co/LLfRseBS5Y
🚨 BREAKING: Mike Elliott leaves Mercedes #F1 team ❌
After 11 incredible years, Chief Technical Officer Mike Elliott has chosen to depart the team. Mike has been one of the pillars of the team’s achievements and we thank him for everything he has brought to the team. We wish you the best of luck with your next chapter, Mike!
Mercedes chief technical officer Mike Elliott has left the #F1 team, it has been announced. Full story. ⬇️ https://t.co/7l8mZQpoJf
The new era of the #WEC has been built around big-name manufacturers like Porsche, Toyota and Ferrari, but where does that leave privateer teams that have been an integral part of sportscar racing throughout its history? https://t.co/TeLGCMp8e1
The new era of #WEC has been built around big-name manufacturers like Porsche, Toyota and Ferrari, but where does that leave privateer teams that have been an integral part of sportscar racing throughout its history? @RachThukral assesses the situation⬇️ https://t.co/HDUbRAuNvi