McLaren appointed Luca Colajanni as communications director on Saturday, and the former Ferrari communications chief will assume his role before the United States Grand Prix on Oct. 8. Colajanni replaces Sophie Ogg, who departed after nearly four years with the team. Sources indicated Ogg left because of personal circumstances, and the demanding commute to the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking contributed to her decision.
The appointment follows chief communications officer Steve Atkins' departure in February for personal reasons. Colajanni brings more than 30 years of Formula 1 experience from Ferrari, Marussia, Pirelli, and the FIA to his new position at McLaren. Red Bull Racing dismissed head of communications Paul Smith in July, and the team hired former communications chief Eric Silbermann as an adviser.
Julianna Jackson transferred from Red Bull to Williams, and Audi head of communications Guido Stalmann recently vacated his position. Lucy Genon joined Cadillac as head of media and public relations, and Adrian Atkinson moved from Aston Martin to General Motors as motorsport communications chief. The personnel changes reflect broader instability among Formula 1 communications leadership across multiple teams.
The appointment follows chief communications officer Steve Atkins' departure in February for personal reasons. Colajanni brings more than 30 years of Formula 1 experience from Ferrari, Marussia, Pirelli, and the FIA to his new position at McLaren. Red Bull Racing dismissed head of communications Paul Smith in July, and the team hired former communications chief Eric Silbermann as an adviser.
Julianna Jackson transferred from Red Bull to Williams, and Audi head of communications Guido Stalmann recently vacated his position. Lucy Genon joined Cadillac as head of media and public relations, and Adrian Atkinson moved from Aston Martin to General Motors as motorsport communications chief. The personnel changes reflect broader instability among Formula 1 communications leadership across multiple teams.
