Alpine appoints Mike Elliott as chief technical officer
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Alpine has announced the appointment of Mike Elliott as its new chief technical officer, strengthening the team's technical infrastructure. Elliott, who previously worked with Mercedes, will oversee technical and engineering functions at the Enstone facility. His extensive experience in Formula 1 spans over 23 years, including significant roles at McLaren and Renault. Elliott's return aims to enhance Alpine's capabilities as the team seeks to improve its competitive standing in upcoming races.
- •Mike Elliott returns to F1 with Alpine after leaving Mercedes in 2023.
- •He will oversee technical and engineering functions at Enstone.
- •Elliott has a history of contributing to multiple championships.
- •The role is newly created to strengthen Alpine's technical structure.
- •Elliott aims to help improve Alpine’s performance on the track.
- 4:58 PMRacer — Former Mercedes technical director Elliott joins Alpine as CTO
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — Alpine F1 adds Mike Elliott as Chief Technical Officer
- 10:43 AMAutosport — Former Mercedes F1 tech chief Elliott joins Alpine as CTO
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Alpine hires former Mercedes F1 tech chief Mike Elliott as CTO
- 10:33 AMMotorsport.com — Alpine hires former Mercedes F1 tech chief Mike Elliott as CTO
- 10:32 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes F1 loses its Chief Technical Officer to Alpine Racing
"Alpine has appointed Mike Elliott as chief technical director of its Formula 1 team, further bolstering the Enstone-based team's technical structure. Alpine announced on Thursday that Elliott will "oversee the technical and engineering functions at the team's factory at Enstone" in what is a newly created position as CTO. For the 52-year-old Briton, it presents a return to Enstone after ...Keep reading
"Alpine has appointed Mike Elliott as chief technical officer of its Formula 1 team, further bolstering the Enstone-based team's technical structure. Alpine announced on Thursday that Elliott will "oversee the technical and engineering functions at the team's factory at Enstone" in what is a newly created position as CTO. For the 52-year-old Briton, it presents a return to Enstone after ...Keep reading
"Alpine has announced the signing of former Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott as the team’s new chief technical officer (CTO).Elliott previously worked at Renault from 2008 to 2012 as a principal aerodynamicist, but went on to rise through the ranks at Mercedes during one of its most dominant periods, becoming...
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External links- RacerSep 17, 2026, 4:58 PMFormer Mercedes technical director Elliott joins Alpine as CTO
Alpine has announced the signing of former Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott as the team’s new chief technical officer (CTO).Elliott previously worked at Renault from 2008 to 2012 as a principal aerodynamicist, but went on to rise through the ranks at Mercedes during one of its most dominant periods, becoming...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 11:06 AMAlpine F1 adds Mike Elliott as Chief Technical Officer
Mike Elliott joins Alpine F1 as the team’s new Chief Technical Officer
- AutosportSep 17, 2026, 10:43 AMFormer Mercedes F1 tech chief Elliott joins Alpine as CTO
Alpine has appointed Mike Elliott as chief technical officer of its Formula 1 team, further bolstering the Enstone-based team's technical structure. Alpine announced on Thursday that Elliott will "oversee the technical and engineering functions at the team's factory at Enstone" in what is a newly created position as CTO. For the 52-year-old Briton, it presents a return to Enstone after ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:33 AMAlpine hires former Mercedes F1 tech chief Mike Elliott as CTO
Alpine has bolstered its Formula 1 team with the appointment of former Mercedes technical director Elliott
- Motorsport.comSep 17, 2026, 10:33 AMAlpine hires former Mercedes F1 tech chief Mike Elliott as CTO
Alpine has appointed Mike Elliott as chief technical director of its Formula 1 team, further bolstering the Enstone-based team's technical structure. Alpine announced on Thursday that Elliott will "oversee the technical and engineering functions at the team's factory at Enstone" in what is a newly created position as CTO. For the 52-year-old Briton, it presents a return to Enstone after ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:32 AMMercedes F1 loses its Chief Technical Officer to Alpine Racing
Alpine Racing has hired Mike Elliott as new Chief Technical Officer for the Enstone base, as he moves over from Mercedes F1. In another poach from Mercedes F1 Team, Chief Technical Officer Mike Elliott who left his work at the…
- Formula1.com—Alpine announce Mike Elliott as Chief Technical Officer
Mike Elliott – who last worked in Formula 1 for Mercedes – will return to the sport with the Alpine team.
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