The Alpine Formula 1 team has finalized the signing of Steve Nielsen as the new managing director at the Enstone squad. Nielsen, a respected paddock veteran, was identified by Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore as the ideal replacement for Oliver Oakes. The 61-year-old Nielsen will officially start on September 1 and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, reporting to Briatore. Nielsen previously worked as Renault’s sporting director during their F1 championship victories in 2005 and 2006 with Fernando Alonso. Additionally, Alpine has appointed Kris Midgley as Head of Aerodynamic Development and Guy Martin as the new Global Marketing Director. Kris Midgley returns to Alpine from Ferrari, while Guy Martin previously held the position of Head of Sponsorships Europe at Visa.
Related posts
-
Revving Up the Drama: An Inside Look at F1 Drivers’ Dining Experience in Abu Dhabi
‘Dramas, beef, food fights?': Inside F1 drivers’ meal in Abu Dhabi -
Norris Shines in Abu Dhabi FP2 with Verstappen in Pursuit
Lando Norris topped FP2 at the Abu Dhabi GP as McLaren team-mate and fellow 2025 F1... -
Inside Fernando Alonso’s Supernatural Encounter at the F1 Qatar Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso was perplexed during the F1 Qatar GP as he experienced a spin during the... -
Race Against Destiny: McLaren’s Team Order Dilemma Threatens Championship Dream
Former F1 champion claims McLaren team order could cost them the title -
Rising Star Set to Make F1 Debut with Aston Martin Racing
Cian Shields will have his first outing in F1 machinery, replacing Fernando Alonso in Abu Dhabi... -
Yuki Tsunoda Faces Uncertainty: Unveils Red Bull’s Hidden Secret
Tsunoda has Plan B issue after discovering Red Bull secret
