Aston Martin has pulled off another significant appointment by securing the services of Mercedes chief aerodynamicist Eric Blandin for next season. Blandin (pictured above with Valtteri Bottas), was part of aero teams at both Red Bull and Ferrari prior to joining Mercedes in 2011, and was promoted to the role of chief aerodynamicist in 2017. After more than a decade in Brackley — where he has been part of the team that has won the past seven consecutive drivers’ and constructors’ championships — Blandin will move to Aston Martin in 2022 as the Lawrence Stroll-owned team continues its recruitment drive.
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