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Alpine have hired former FIA man Jason Somerville, an architect of the current F1 regulations, as the team’s Deputy Technical Director.
Alpine has hired former FIA man Jason Somerville, who played a key role in shaping current Formula 1 regulations, as the team’s Deputy Technical Director. Somerville, a British national, will join the Enstone-based team in this new capacity, reporting directly to Executive Technical Director David Sanchez. With a wealth of technical expertise and experience, Somerville is making the move from FIA, where he was the Head of Aerodynamics, back to the team environment he knows well, having previously worked with the Anglo-French marque until 2011. His hiring signifies Alpine’s commitment to further advancing their performance in Formula 1, building on the progress they have already made this season. Somerville’s return to Enstone is eagerly anticipated, as he aims to contribute to the team’s success and competitiveness in the upcoming years.
