I'd be the first to say that I'm not one for politics, especially when there's politics involved with my beloved sport; Formula One
But, I sense that there seems to be a change in the air and it smells like there could be a major shakeup with the new F1 Management team, with the likes of former title-winning team chief, Ross Brawn, becoming the managing director of motorsports, with the new ownership, Liberty Media
After Liberty Media completed its takeover of the sport's commercial rights and Bernie Ecclestone stepped down as CEO, F1's new US owners revealed a new-look management team and structure.
Having acted as a consultant for Liberty since they bought an initial stake last September, Brawn has landed a full-time role in which the 62-year-old is expected to oversee the sporting side of F1.
Chairman Chase Carey, Ecclestone's successor as CEO, said: "I am delighted to welcome Ross back to Formula 1.
"In his 40 years in the sport, he's brought his magic touch to every team with which he has worked, has almost unparalleled technical knowledge, experience and relationships, and I have already benefited greatly from his advice and expertise."
Brawn will be joined by former ESPN executive vice president of sales and marketing Sean Bratches, who takes on the role of managing director, commercial operations.
"I am thrilled Sean is joining Formula 1," Carey said.
"Sean was a driving force in building ESPN into one of the world's leading sports franchises.
"His expertise and experience in sales, marketing, digital media, and distribution will be invaluable as we grow Formula 1.
"I look forward to working with Ross and Sean, as well as key current executives including Duncan Llowarch our CFO and Sacha Woodward Hill, our general counsel, the FIA, [F1 chairman emeritus] Bernie and Liberty as we work together to make Formula 1 the best it can be for the teams, promoters and fans for years to come."
But, I sense that there seems to be a change in the air and it smells like there could be a major shakeup with the new F1 Management team, with the likes of former title-winning team chief, Ross Brawn, becoming the managing director of motorsports, with the new ownership, Liberty Media
After Liberty Media completed its takeover of the sport's commercial rights and Bernie Ecclestone stepped down as CEO, F1's new US owners revealed a new-look management team and structure.
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| Sean Bratches (MD), Chase Carey (Chairman) and Ross Brawn (MD): New F1 Management Team |
Having acted as a consultant for Liberty since they bought an initial stake last September, Brawn has landed a full-time role in which the 62-year-old is expected to oversee the sporting side of F1.
Chairman Chase Carey, Ecclestone's successor as CEO, said: "I am delighted to welcome Ross back to Formula 1.
"In his 40 years in the sport, he's brought his magic touch to every team with which he has worked, has almost unparalleled technical knowledge, experience and relationships, and I have already benefited greatly from his advice and expertise."
Brawn will be joined by former ESPN executive vice president of sales and marketing Sean Bratches, who takes on the role of managing director, commercial operations.
"I am thrilled Sean is joining Formula 1," Carey said.
"Sean was a driving force in building ESPN into one of the world's leading sports franchises.
"His expertise and experience in sales, marketing, digital media, and distribution will be invaluable as we grow Formula 1.
"I look forward to working with Ross and Sean, as well as key current executives including Duncan Llowarch our CFO and Sacha Woodward Hill, our general counsel, the FIA, [F1 chairman emeritus] Bernie and Liberty as we work together to make Formula 1 the best it can be for the teams, promoters and fans for years to come."
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