Marc Hynes Lands Fresh Opportunity at Competing F1 Team Following Separation from Lewis Hamilton
Marc Hynes, who previously managed Lewis Hamilton, has secured a new position with a rival Formula 1 outfit. The appointment comes in the wake of their second parting of ways, marking another chapter in the management shuffle among elite F1 figures.

In a notable development within Formula 1's management landscape, Marc Hynes has secured an exciting new opportunity with a competing F1 team. The move comes after the two parties ended their professional relationship for the second time.
Hynes, who has previously worked with Lewis Hamilton, now turns his focus to his latest venture with a rival organization on the grid. The separation between Hynes and the Ferrari driver represents the conclusion of another chapter in their working relationship.
This appointment underscores the dynamic nature of personnel movements within elite motorsport circles, where experienced managers frequently transition between teams and drivers as the sport continues to evolve.
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Full Regulation Text
Article C17.1.4
Personnel Movement Restriction
Chapter: C17
In Simple Terms
F1 teams cannot shuffle their staff members between teams or use outside companies as a middleman to get around the personnel rules. Essentially, teams must follow the regulations directly without trying to sneakily move people around to break the spirit of the rules.
- Teams cannot move personnel between F1 teams to dodge Article C17 requirements
- Using external entities or third parties as a workaround is also prohibited
- The rule applies whether the personnel movement is direct or indirect
- Teams must comply with personnel regulations honestly without circumvention tactics
Official FIA Text
No F1 Team may use movement of personnel with another F1 Team, directly or via external entity, to circumvent requirements of Article C17.
Article C18.1.4
Personnel Movement Restrictions
Chapter: C18
In Simple Terms
F1 power unit manufacturers cannot move employees between competing manufacturers to get around the technical regulations. They also can't use outside companies as a middleman to accomplish the same thing indirectly.
- Power unit manufacturers are banned from using personnel transfers to circumvent Article C18 technical requirements
- The rule blocks both direct transfers between manufacturers and indirect methods using external third parties
- This prevents teams from sharing technical knowledge or competitive advantages through employee movement
- The regulation ensures fair competition by maintaining separation between different power unit suppliers
Official FIA Text
PU Manufacturers must not use personnel movement from or to another PU Manufacturer, directly or indirectly via external entity, for circumventing Article C18 requirements.
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