Mercedes' long-serving lead designer John Owen has resigned from his role, the Formula 1 team has confirmed.<br>The Silver Arrows announced on Tuesday morning that Owen will depart over the course of the 2026 season, relinquishing his role of director of car design.<br>According to the team, Owen made the decision to take a break from F1 and will assist with the transition of his successor before ...<a class='more' href='https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mercedes-confirms-resignation-of-its-lead-f1-car-designer/10791275/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk'>Keep reading</a>