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The FIA has confirmed the departure of its Head of Aerodynamics, Jason Somerville, with his next destination rumoured to be on the F1 grid with Alpine in 2026.
The FIA has confirmed the departure of its Head of Aerodynamics, Jason Somerville, with rumors suggesting he may join Alpine on the Formula 1 grid in 2026. Somerville, a key creator of current ground effect car aerodynamics rules, has resigned from his role within the sport’s governing body. Following FIA protocols, he will undergo a six-month gardening leave before potentially moving to a new position in the sport, with speculation pointing towards Alpine as his next destination. While the FIA verified Somerville’s departure, no official announcement has been made regarding his future role or start date. If he joins Alpine, Somerville will reunite with former colleague Steve Nielsen, who is now the Managing Director at Alpine under Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore.
