Veteran Aston Martin engineer Tim McCullough to exit team after 2026

Tim McCullough, a veteran engineer at Aston Martin, is set to depart the team following the 2026 season, marking the end of a long tenure that began over a decade ago. He has played significant roles through various team identities, including Force India and Racing Point, and has been instrumental in the team's engineering operations, particularly in trackside performance. McCullough stepped down from his role as Performance Director in early 2025, and his duties were reassigned to Mike Krack as part of a broader restructuring within the team.

Currently, Aston Martin is facing challenges, sitting at 10th place in the Constructors' Championship. McCullough's departure comes at a crucial time as the team aims to improve its competitiveness and navigate a significant technical overhaul. His career in Formula 1 includes notable achievements with Williams and Force India, where he contributed to strong performances and a historic race victory for Racing Point in 2020.