Quick Info
| Profession | Formula One managing director, motorsport engineer, technical director, former team principal |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/1954 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK |
Latest News about Ross Brawn
Former Formula One team boss Ross Brawn joined MotoGP outfit Pramac Racing as a strategic advisor and board member. In this role, he will act as a strategic advisor to Team Principal Paolo Campinoti, bringing extensive experience from the highest levels of motorsport to the team.
Ross Brawn publicly backed Lewis Hamilton's potential to deliver a classic Formula 1 season with Ferrari in 2026, stating the driver still has what it takes if the team provides a competitive car. Brawn also explained his hopes for Ferrari's driver lineup ahead of the new car launch and testing season.
Ross Brawn officially quashed rumors of returning to Ferrari as technical director, confirming he is retired from his role as Formula 1's Managing Director. He stated he will now be watching F1 'from my sofa' and is done with his managing director role, ending speculation about a 2026 return to the Italian team.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ross James Brawn OBE is a British motorsport engineer and former Formula One team principal who masterminded 16 constructor's and driver's world titles. He served as Managing Director of Motor Sport for the Formula One Group from 2017 to 2022 and is now retired. |
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| Notable Achievements | 16 F1 world titles, OBE recipient (2010), founder of Brawn GP (2009 championship winner) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Reading School, Reading |
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| Degree | Engineering (original qualification) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Jean |
| Children | Two children |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Spouse | Jean |
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| Children | Two |
Career
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| Major Wins | 16 F1 constructor and driver world titles |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Manchester but educated at Reading School in Reading | |
| 2. Recruited to Ferrari by Michael Schumacher | |
| 3. Brawn GP won the 2009 F1 championship in its first season | |
| 4. Sold majority of Brawn GP to Mercedes in 2010 | |
| 5. Received Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2010 | |
| 6. Joined Pramac Racing as strategic advisor and board member in May 2026 |