The Mercedes Formula 1 team has named ex-Ferrari chief James Allison as its new technical director following the departure of executive Paddy Lowe.
Lowe, whose exit from Mercedes was confirmed last month, is expected to join Williams in March.
Allison joined Ferrari at the end of 2013, and left the team last July.
He will join Mercedes at the start of March, the team said, in a newly-created role of technical director.
"I am very excited to be getting back to work after this time away from the sport," said Allison.
"It's a massive privilege to be given the trust of a position in a team that has done so spectacularly well in the past three seasons.
"I am really looking forward to playing my part in helping Mercedes go from strength to strength in the coming years."
Wolff added: "I am delighted to welcome James to Mercedes and very much looking forward to working with him.
"Our technical team is extremely skilled at every level and at the top of its game after delivering three world championships in a row.
"It wasn't an easy task to find the right personality who can strengthen our experienced group of engineers, give our talented young team members the space to develop and also bring his own vision to this role.
"James is a sharp engineer; I think we have found the perfect guy and the right fit with our senior leaders."
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