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Alpine has added an experienced F1 name to its management structure.
The Alpine F1 team has appointed Steve Nielsen as their new managing director to oversee the team’s operations at Enstone effective September 1st, just before the Italian Grand Prix.
Nielsen brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in Formula 1 since the 1980s with various teams, including a successful period at Team Enstone during the Renault championship wins with Fernando Alonso in the mid-2000s.
After a senior role at Williams and a stint at the FIA, Nielsen has returned to Alpine mid-season in 2025 alongside Kris Midgley, who is now leading aerodynamic development, and Guy Martin, the new global marketing director.
Alpine’s recent strategic hires come at a challenging time for the team, currently placed last in the constructors’ standings after 11 races in the ongoing F1 season.
