FIA Aerodynamics Chief Jason Somerville Resigns as Reports Link Him to Alpine
The FIA has reassigned him to non‑F1 work during a six‑month gardening leave with restricted access to confidential F1 material.
Overview
- The FIA confirmed Somerville’s departure and said he will serve his full notice period on gardening leave.
- During the transition he will work only on non‑F1 projects and his access to sensitive information has been curtailed under standard off‑boarding procedures.
- Motorsport.com reports he is set to join Alpine once his gardening leave ends in May 2026, and Alpine declined to comment.
- Jan Monchaux and other existing FIA personnel are understood to be covering Somerville’s responsibilities to maintain continuity.
- Somerville helped shape the 2026 aerodynamic rules after previous roles at FOM, Williams, Toyota and Lotus, and earlier reports had linked him to Cadillac before the Alpine claim.