The Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team has announced that technical director Jorg Zander has stopped working for the Swiss out with immediate effect.
Zander had joined Sauber at the end of 2016, after leading Audi's WEC tech department. In the past, the 54-year-old engineer also worked for several F1 teams, including Brawn Grand Prix in 2009,the year of the team's world championship title.
"We would like to thank him for his dedication and we wish Jörg Zander all the best and success for the future," Sauber said in its press release on Wednesday.
"Until a new organization will be announced, the various heads of departments and the current project leaders will continue to work on the development of the C37 and the 2019 car with the supervision of Frédéric Vasseur, CEO and Team Principal."
The Hinwil-based team, which financially restructured last summer, has made a significant step forward this season in part thanks to having a current-spec supply of Ferrari engines while also enjoying financial support from Alfa Romeo.
Thanks to Charles Leclerc's sixth-place finish last weekend in Baku, the team achieved its best result in over two years.
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