Overview
- Jason Somerville took up the role on Friday, May 15, reporting to executive technical director David Sanchez.
- Alpine says the hire strengthens its technical leadership to speed car development and close on the front-runners.
- Somerville led aerodynamics at the FIA after helping craft the 2022 rules, drawing on prior posts at Williams, Toyota and Enstone.
- Reports differ on any gardening limits, with the FIA describing a notice period on non‑sensitive work and Car and Driver saying he could start at once.
- The move follows signs of progress such as Franco Colapinto scoring points in Miami, which the team aims to turn into steadier midfield results.