David Brabham has announced today at the Autosport International Racing Car Show that former F1 engineer Sergio Rinland has been signed as Project Brabham’s technical advisor.

In a career spanning 40 years, Sergio has designed and engineered a plethora of cars across global formulas including Indy Cars, sports and touring disciplines. Two decades were spent in Formula 1 working for Williams, Benetton, Sauber, Arrows, and twice for Brabham, latterly serving as the team’s last chief designer.

Owner and managing director of the automotive engineering and management consulting company, Astauto Ltd, Sergio boasts extensive expertise in simulation as well as in electric and hybrid car projects.

“Brabham is pleased to announce former Brabham F1 designer Sergio Rinland as technical advisor to the Brabham Group,” David Brabham said. “His role will help determine the technical landscape and future technologies that represent our brand DNA, encompassing pioneering thinking, inspired engineering and innovation, as we plan for Brabham Racing’s return via the FIA World Endurance Championship.

“Sergio and I worked together in F1 at Brabham and again at Le Mans in the Team Modena Aston Martin. Sergio’s expertise across new technologies and education makes him the ideal person to support the Brabham Racing team and inspire future engineers through Brabham-Digital, our knowledge sharing and e-learning platform.”

Sergio Rinland also commented on his new role: “It is a pleasure to accompany David on his journey to re-establish Brabham as a household name in motorsport, a name very close to my heart as its last chief designer in Formula 1. I share with David his vision of where motorsport should be heading, from both the technical and business points of view.”

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