James Allison’s departure from Ferrari has left a big hole at the Italian team, according to their head of race activities Jock Clear.
The technical director announced his exit this week, after two-and-a-half years at the team.
Allison’s wife died in March this year, and this is said to be the catalyst behind his decision.
Mattia Binotto has replaced him, moving across from the engine department.
"In the immediate aftermath, you are not going to find losing someone like James Allison, a man of his calibre, is going to go unnoticed in the team,” said Clear.
"The team is going to have to work hard to cover the gaps - Mattia will need help and we have to pull together.
"There is no suggestion he can step into the role James was doing and cover the background, but Ferrari is committed to pulling together in the areas where James was strong.
"That's the challenge for all of us, and he will be missed."
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James Allison’s departure from Ferrari has left a big hole at the Italian team, according to their head of race activities Jock Clear.
The technical director announced his exit this week, after two-and-a-half years at the team.
Allison’s wife died in March this year, and this is said to be the catalyst behind his decision.
Mattia Binotto has replaced him, moving across from the engine department.
"In the immediate aftermath, you are not going to find losing someone like James Allison, a man of his calibre, is going to go unnoticed in the team,” said Clear.
"The team is going to have to work hard to cover the gaps - Mattia will need help and we have to pull together.
"There is no suggestion he can step into the role James was doing and cover the background, but Ferrari is committed to pulling together in the areas where James was strong.
"That's the challenge for all of us, and he will be missed."
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