Ferrari has bolstered the technical operation of its Formula One team by hiring the FIA's safety director Laurent Mekies.
Mekies joined the FIA in 2014 and oversaw all safety and medical matters for all the governing body's championships. He spearheaded the introduction of the Halo device to Formula One and Formula Two for this season. At the start of last year he was also named deputy F1 race race director, replacing Herbie Blash.
Confirming the news on Wednesday, Ferrari said Mekies will begin his new job on September 20. He will report to Ferrari technical director Mattia Binotto.