Mike Elliott joins Alpine as chief technical officer in F1
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Mike Elliott has been appointed chief technical officer of Alpine, returning to the team after previously serving as principal aerodynamicist from 2008 to 2012. His recruitment is part of Alpine's strategy to enhance competitiveness following a disappointing 2025 season. Elliott brings extensive experience from a decade at Mercedes, where he advanced to the role of chief technical officer. He will oversee the technical and engineering operations at the team's factory in Enstone starting next week, with an official announcement from team leaders expected at the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix from September 24-26.
- •Elliott previously worked at Renault and Lotus from 2008-12.
- •Alpine hopes to improve performance after finishing at the back in 2025.
- •He joins above executive technical director David Sanchez in the hierarchy.
- •His start date is set for next week at the Enstone factory.
- •The team plans to formally address his hiring at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Former Mercedes design boss Elliott joins Alpine
- 10:52 AMBBC Sport — Former Mercedes design boss Elliott joins Alpine
"Former Mercedes F1 design boss Mike Elliott joins Alpine as chief technical officer.
"Former Mercedes F1 design boss Mike Elliott joins Alpine as chief technical officer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 11:02 AMFormer Mercedes design boss Elliott joins Alpine
Former Mercedes F1 design boss Mike Elliott joins Alpine as chief technical officer.
- BBC SportSep 17, 2026, 10:52 AMFormer Mercedes design boss Elliott joins Alpine
Former Mercedes F1 design boss Mike Elliott joins Alpine as chief technical officer.
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