McLaren’s techincal director Paddy Lowe is join the Mercedes team in June after recieving an early release from McLaren.

Lowe will start work at Mercedes on 3 June but was originally expected to see out his contract with McLaren until the end of the year. Lowe will join the Mercedes team as executive technical director and will work closely with team principal Ross Brawn.

“I am excited to become part of a highly talented and capable technical organisation, ” said Lowe about his move.

“The team has already produced probably the fastest car of the 2013 season while the technical challenges of the new regulations for 2014 will give us the opportunity to maximise the synergies available to a works manufacturer.

“That is a challenge I am relishing. I have worked closely with Mercedes-Benz for almost 20 years and deeply admire the company’s phenomenal commitment to Formula 1. I look forward to much success together in the years ahead.”

No wonder Lewis feels so at home!