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How a key signing will strengthen Racing Point's Mercedes ties

Lawrence Stroll is serious about building Aston Martin and Racing Point into strong competitors in their fields - and his signing of a key Mercedes executive has wider ramifications, says MARK GALLAGHER

If the British Geological Survey's seismologists picked up any tremors in Warwickshire last month they can more than likely be explained by Aston Martin's new chief executive striding into his Gaydon office for the first time.

Tobias Moers has arrived from Mercedes' AMG business with a formidable reputation. A results-driven businessman who doesn't fear a challenge - and doesn't mind being feared - and whom executive chairman Lawrence Stroll hand-picked from a very short shortlist.

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