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Eight shock Formula 1 team principal changes

2007 - Ferrari hero Ross Brawn moves to Honda Having played a key role in every world title won by Michael Schumacher as technical director at Benetton and at Ferrari, Ross Brawn left the Scuderia at the same time as the German, in late 2006. One year later, he was appointed as Honda team principal, taking on a real challenge in a works outfit that finished eighth in the 2007 constructors’ ...

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2007 - Ferrari hero Ross Brawn moves to Honda Having played a key role in every world title won by Michael Schumacher as technical director at Benetton and at Ferrari, Ross Brawn left the Scuderia at the same time as the German, in late 2006. One year later, he was appointed as Honda team principal, taking on a real challenge in a works outfit that finished eighth in the 2007 constructors’ ...

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  • What changed: 2007 - Ferrari hero Ross Brawn moves to Honda Having played a key role in every world title won by Michael Schumacher as technical director at Benetton and at Ferrari, Ross Brawn left the Scuderia at the same time as the German, in late 2006. One year later, he was appointed as Honda team principal, taking on a real challenge in a works outfit that finished eighth in the 2007 constructors’ .
  • Who it affects: Michael Schumacher, Benetton, and the 2006 season are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Michael Schumacher, Benetton, or the 2006 season archive for more context.

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An internal pressure story that can reshape how a team is led and judged.

Why it matters

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It can influence decision-making, messaging, and pressure around the team in the 2006, 2007 seasons.

At a glance

Source
Autosport
Seasons
2006, 2007
Drivers
Michael Schumacher (Bio & Records)
Teams
Benetton Formula (History & Legacy), Brawn GP, Scuderia Ferrari (History & Technical Path)

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