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Former Mercedes F1 Tech Chief Elliott Joins Alpine as CTO
The 52-year-old Briton returns to Enstone after 11 years at Mercedes and will lead Alpine’s technical and engineering work.
- The BWT Alpine Formula One Team announced Mike Elliott as Chief Technical Officer, with the 52-year-old Briton set to "lead and oversee the technical and engineering functions at the team's factory" in Enstone.
- Elliott returns to Enstone for a second spell, having previously worked as principal aerodynamicist from 2008 to 2012, bringing 23 years of Formula 1 experience across McLaren, Renault, and Mercedes.
- During an 11-year stint at Mercedes, Elliott helped secure eight consecutive constructors' championships before departing the German manufacturer in late 2023 following the team's shift away from the "zero-pod" design philosophy.
- Alpine currently sits sixth in the constructors' championship, trailing fifth-placed Racing Bulls by nine points; Elliott's arrival aims to strengthen technical capabilities as the squad seeks to close the gap to top teams.
- This appointment aligns with Alpine's ongoing integration of Mercedes power units, supplied by the German manufacturer since the 2026 season, as the team anticipates Elliott's technical expertise will assist in closing performance gaps.
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