Andy Cowell has been described as “mad as a box of frogs” for quitting Mercedes – as he admits he is unsure of his next challenge. Blackpool-born Cowell recently left his position as Mercedes’ F1 engine boss having joined the company in 2004 and was instrumental in their development of the V6 hybrid engines introduced in 2014. He exited the Brixworth HQ at the start of July. Reports in Italy recently suggested the 51-year-old had turned down an offer from Ferrari, declining “the invitation to restructure the power unit department”, although this remains unconfirmed. During 2020, Cowell has been working on Project Pitlane, a joint venture between Mercedes and the six other...
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