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Daniel Fallows (born 13 November 1973) is a British Formula One aerodynamicist who is set to serve as Technical Director of Racing Bulls from April 2026, he previously served as the technical director of the Aston Martin Formula One Team from 2022 to 2024,[1] and was also previously Chief Engineer and Head of Aerodynamics at Red Bull Racing.[2]

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Biography

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Fallows started his career in F1 when he was recruited in 2002 by Jaguar Racing as a senior aerodynamicist. However, when Ford announced its decision to stop its involvement in Formula 1, he moved to Italian chassis builder Dallara.

Red Bull Racing (2006-2021)

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In 2006, Fallows returned to the Milton Keynes outfit, which had now become Red Bull Racing, where he took on the role of team leader in the aerodynamics department, helping the team to its first podiums, victories and ultimately to a combination eight world titles in four years between 2010 and 2013.[3] In 2014 he stepped up to become Chief Engineer for Aerodynamics and subsequently helped shape the team's progress through F1's hybrid era from the Red Bull RB11 to the Red Bull RB16.[4][5] The RB18 for the new ground effect era from 2022 was the final Red Bull Challenger Fallows had contributed in the development before his gardening leave and subsequent departure for Aston Martin.

Aston Martin (2022-2025)

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In June 2021, it was announced that Fallows would join the Aston Martin team from April 2022 as Technical Director, after a period of gardening leave.[6]

Following former Chief Technical Officer Andrew Green's departure as Chief Technical Officer ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 Season, Fallows became the head of the technical team and subsequently led the design of the AMR24 and AMR25. Fallows was subsequently removed from his position as Technical Director in November 2024, with Aston Martin's slump in performance in the 2024 season as the reason cited for his departure.[7][8] He would subsequently be succeeded by his former boss at Red Bull Racing, Adrian Newey, who joined in March 2025 as Managing Technical Partner[9] and former Scuderia Ferrari Technical Director for Chassis Enrico Cardile who commenced work at Aston Martin from 4 August as Chief Technical Officer.[10][11][12][13]

Fallows subsequently served as Chief Engineer for Aston Martin Performance Technologies from November 2024 to April 2025, where he subsequently departed from Aston Martin entirely.[14]

Hiperformant (2025-2026)

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Following his departure from Aston Martin, Fallows founded his own management consultancy firm, Hiperformant, which is where his extensive F1 expertise is applied to "high performance engineering and business development projects."[15]

Racing Bulls (2026-present)

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On 23 January, it was announced that Fallows would be returning to the Red Bull Family, this time at Red Bull's sister team - Racing Bulls, as Technical Director, succeeding former Technical Director Jody Egginton who left for Red Bull Advanced Technologies. Fallows will commence work in his new role at the team in April, reporting to Chief Technical Officer Tim Goss, he will also be supported by Deputy Technical Directors Guillaume Cattelani and Andrea Landi.[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]

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Dan Fallows is a British aerodynamicist and engineer renowned for his expertise in vehicle development and team leadership within the sport. He began his motorsport career at in 1997 before entering in 2002 as an aerodynamic engineer with , later transitioning to in 2006 where he rose to become Chief Aerodynamicist. At , Fallows played a pivotal role in the team's technical advancements, contributing to their dominance, including four consecutive Constructors' Championships from 2010 to 2013 under Adrian Newey's leadership. In 2022, he joined as Technical Director, overseeing the team's rapid progress that culminated in eight finishes during the 2023 season and a fifth-place finish in the Constructors' Championship in 2024. Fallows stepped down from his role at in November 2024 amid team restructuring and the impending arrival of , transitioning briefly to a position within the broader organization before departing entirely in early 2025. Following his exit from , he founded Hiperformant Ltd., a consultancy firm focused on and high-performance for scale-up businesses, leveraging his extensive experience.

Early career

Jaguar Racing

Dan Fallows was born on 14 November 1973 in the . He entered in 2002 by joining as a senior aerodynamicist. At , which was owned by Ford during this period, Fallows focused on aerodynamic development for the team's cars, contributing to efforts aimed at improving and overall vehicle performance in the highly competitive midfield. The team faced ongoing challenges, consistently finishing seventh in the Constructors' Championship across the 2002, 2003, and 2004 seasons, with modest point totals reflecting their midfield position amid reliability issues and limited resources. This lack of competitiveness ultimately contributed to Ford's announcement in late 2004 to withdraw from , leading to the closure of operations at the season's end. Fallows left the team in 2004 as a result of the closure, concluding his initial stint in and providing him with foundational experience in high-stakes aerodynamic engineering.

Dallara

Following the closure of at the end of 2004, Dan Fallows joined Automobili in 2005 as an aerodynamicist. This one-year role at the Italian firm provided a transitional period in his career, where he focused on aerodynamic development for non-Formula 1 projects, including GP2 cars in open-wheel racing series outside F1. His work emphasized refinement of skills in testing and (CFD), drawing from his prior experience at to support vehicle aerodynamics in diverse racing contexts. The position also enabled professional networking within the broader community, preparing him for subsequent opportunities.

Red Bull Racing

Aerodynamics roles

Dan Fallows joined in 2006 as in the department, working under chief technical officer to lead efforts in (CFD) simulations and testing. In this role, he contributed to the integration of aerodynamic packages with dynamics, focusing on optimizing for cars such as the RB6 through to later models in the RB series. In 2014, Fallows was promoted to Head of amid a dispute with over the appointment, where he oversaw the department's strategic direction and technical responsibilities, including advanced optimization and CFD-driven design iterations. His leadership emphasized cross-disciplinary integration to enhance overall vehicle performance, particularly in correlating aero developments with suspension and interactions for cars up to the RB17. Throughout his tenure, Fallows collaborated closely with Newey on innovative aerodynamic concepts, including the development of Red Bull's high-rake philosophy, which positioned the car at a steeper to improve underbody , and advancements in floor to comply with the 2022 ground-effect regulations. These efforts involved iterative testing and refinement to balance with drag, drawing on Newey's emphasis on adaptability and decisions. Fallows' 2006–2021 period at also included significant recruitment and team-building initiatives, where he helped expand and nurture talent within the aerodynamics group by providing resources and autonomy to foster innovative problem-solving. This approach supported the department's growth and sustained technical edge during periods of regulatory evolution.

Championship contributions

During his tenure at Red Bull Racing, Dan Fallows contributed significantly to the team's aerodynamic developments that secured four consecutive Drivers' and Constructors' Championships from 2010 to 2013. As in the aerodynamics department starting in , Fallows helped shape the RB6 through RB9 cars, focusing on aerodynamic efficiency to maximize and performance in an era of evolving regulations around exhaust systems and diffusers. These designs enabled to claim four straight drivers' titles, while the team dominated the constructors' standings with innovative front wing configurations that optimized airflow management and reduced drag. Fallows' influence extended to Red Bull's recovery efforts with the RB11 in 2015, where aerodynamic refinements helped the team climb from a challenging start in the hybrid power unit era to secure multiple podiums and a third-place finish in the constructors' championship. Despite the transition to turbo-hybrid engines in 2014, which initially hampered performance, Fallows oversaw aero tweaks that emphasized stability and predictability, building on the RB9's strong foundation from 2013 to regain competitiveness. This adaptation laid groundwork for future successes, including the RB16B's pivotal role in the 2021 Drivers' Championship win for , driven by innovative floor and solutions that enhanced ground-effect without compromising straight-line speed. Under Fallows' leadership as Head of from 2014, navigated major regulatory shifts, including the 2014 hybrid introduction and the 2022 ground-effect rules, culminating in the RB18's exceptional qualifying performance with eight pole positions that season. The RB18's design, finalized during his tenure, prioritized high lift-to-drag ratios through targeted simulations, enabling both the 2022 Drivers' and Constructors' titles and establishing early dominance in the new aerodynamic philosophy. Overall, Fallows' aero expertise influenced eight world titles—four Drivers' and four Constructors'—through strategic innovations like the co-development of ring winglets for vortex control and porous floor elements that boosted efficiency in key configurations.

Aston Martin

Technical Director

Dan Fallows joined in April 2022 as , following an announcement in June 2021 that he would depart , where he had served as Head of since 2014. In this role, he reported directly to team principal and was tasked with leading the technical direction of the Formula 1 team during a period of ambitious restructuring. Fallows' recruitment was part of 's strategy to bolster its engineering capabilities with proven expertise from a championship-winning team, applying his -honed aerodynamic principles to the squad's development efforts. Under Fallows' oversight, developed the AMR23 for the 2023 season, adopting an "aggressive" approach that incorporated learnings from the prior year's ground-effect regulations introduced in 2022. The car integrated the Mercedes power unit, which the team had adopted in 2021, while focusing on aerodynamic refinements to enhance performance in the new era of underfloor-generated . This resulted in incremental gains, including eight podium finishes—primarily driven by —and a fifth-place finish in the Constructors' Championship with 280 points, marking the team's strongest season to date and establishing midfield competitiveness. For 2024, Fallows led the evolution to the AMR24, described as a "strong and exciting" step forward that continued to leverage Mercedes powertrain integration and ground-effect aero optimizations, though the car faced challenges with inconsistent levels across varying track conditions. Key initiatives during Fallows' tenure included recruiting several former engineers to strengthen the technical team and commissioning the new wind tunnel facility, which provided enhanced testing flexibility for aerodynamic development. These efforts aimed to position for sustained progress amid the midfield battle. Fallows served in the role from April 2022 until November 2024, with a strategic emphasis on preparing for the major 2026 regulations overhaul, including active and sustainable power units.

Chief Engineer and departure

In November 2024, Dan Fallows transitioned from his role as of the Formula 1 team to for Performance Technologies (AMPT), the organization's division dedicated to applying Formula 1 engineering expertise to high-performance road car technologies, including , dynamics, and materials development. In this new position, Fallows focused on broader technological applications beyond the F1 , such as integrating F1-derived innovations with 's road vehicle programs. Fallows' tenure in the Chief Engineer role was short-lived, ending in April 2025 amid ongoing performance challenges with the AMR25, which struggled to deliver competitive results out of the box and prompted the team to abandon further development in favor of prioritizing the 2026 regulations. The departure followed internal reviews tied to broader team restructuring, with Fallows leaving the organization entirely in a low-key split. This exit occurred shortly after joined in March 2025 as Managing Technical Partner to lead overall technical direction, and ahead of Cardile's arrival in August 2025 as Chief Technical Officer to oversee and development. While an official joint statement for the initial Technical Director transition in November 2024 emphasized a mutual decision aligned with evolving team needs, the April departure was handled discreetly without public commentary on restrictions for future Formula 1 involvement.

Post-Aston Martin

Hiperformant founding

Following his departure from in April 2025, Dan Fallows established Hiperformant as a management consultancy firm specializing in high-performance teams. The company was formally incorporated in the on June 5, 2025, under company number 16498909, drawing directly on Fallows' extensive experience in Formula 1. Hiperformant's initial focus centered on providing advisory services in and sectors, with emphasis on , strategy, and executive coaching to help organizations scale efficiently. This venture represented the culmination of his career from key aerodynamic roles at to senior leadership at . Early activities included the launch of the company's website and the publication of professional insights on topics such as careers, signaling outreach to industry professionals seeking high-performance organizational guidance.

Consultancy focus

Hiperformant provides engineering and organizational solutions designed to help scale-up businesses operate efficiently while preserving agility and innovation. The consultancy emphasizes building collaborative, high-performing teams through targeted leadership training and process optimization, leveraging Fallows' expertise in developed over 25 years in . These services focus on transferable techniques from competitive environments, such as streamlining aerodynamic development workflows without direct involvement in team rivalries. The firm's philosophy centers on fostering motivating and enduring team cultures that prioritize innovation amid high-pressure settings, reflecting a commitment to "high-performant" operations that deliver sustainable results. Target clients include emerging organizations and suppliers in technical sectors seeking to apply Formula One-derived efficiencies, including (CFD) consulting for non-competitive applications in and related industries. As of November 2025, Hiperformant remains in its early stages with limited public details on specific client engagements, but Fallows has maintained a visible profile through his account @DanFallows, where he shares insights on topics, and appearances on podcasts like the JA on F1 episode discussing mid-season performance trends. Looking ahead, the consultancy shows potential for expansion into advisory roles on the 2026 , as evidenced by Fallows' published analyses on rule resets and their implications for team preparation and performance. This non-affiliated guidance aligns with Hiperformant's model of providing strategic expertise to external entities navigating regulatory changes. Fallows' approach is informed by his full career trajectory, spanning roles at and .

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