BMW Sauber F1 Team appoints Christoph Zimmermann as new
Chief Designer.
The BMW Sauber F1 Team is bolstering its technical department
and has appointed Christoph Zimmermann to be its new Chief
Designer. In this position the 39-year-old Swiss will be responsible
for the design of the race car as of 1st January 2008. He
will report to Technical Director Willy Rampf.
BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen:
“On principle we fill executive positions internally
whenever possible. It also sends an important signal to our
workforce. I am delighted that in Christoph Zimmermann we
have a highly qualified colleague in our ranks who will take
over the task of Chief Designer. From his previous work he
is familiar with the complex technical relationships as well
as the specific operational procedures involved. In keeping
with our philosophy, we will also replace him internally.”
Zimmermann is looking forward to his new job: “The
BMW Sauber F1 Team has made great strides in its two development
years. I would like to make my own contribution in supporting
the team on its successful path to the top.”
Zimmermann is a mechanical engineer and worked as a composite
and model designer at Sauber in Hinwil from 1989. Between
1999 and 2000 he switched to Swift Engineering Inc. before
returning to Sauber to become Head of Composite Design in
2000.
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