xsiveone

MARANELLO, Italy -- Ross Brawn has stepped down as technical director of Ferrari's Formula One team.

The 51-year-old Brawn, who helped Ferrari win six constructors' and five drivers' championships after joining in 1996, "has decided to turn his attention to his personal life," Ferrari said Thursday in a statement.

The move, which was widely anticipated, is the latest at Ferrari following the retirement of seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher.

Former Ferrari industrial director Mario Almondo was named as Brawn's successor.

Former team director Jean Todt was appointed chief executive Wednesday and will act as interim managing director during the reorganization. Also, Stefano Domenicali replaced Paolo Martinelli as sporting director.

http://cbs.sportsline.com/autoracing/story/9756898/rss

0Randy@DRM

He once said, "we haven't always been the best, we won't always be the best, and that is why we are the best, right now"
He said this during Ferraris almost perfect session.

Randy

xsiveone

I think that he's tired of not being the best after being the best.

rws.1

rumor has it that it is only a 1 year sabbatical.

xsiveone

That probably depends on how Ferrari is doing after next season.

GTB/ZR-1

Yeah, just in time for Schumacher's return...

jlucas

Have they clarifed what Schumi is doing next year? They hinted that he's still part of what's going on, just not racing.