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Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role

Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.

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Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.

Key takeaways

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  • What changed: Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.
  • Who it affects: Alpine are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Alpine archive for more context.

Story angle

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A rules-focused update that changes how teams and drivers operate.

Why it matters

Why this story carries weight beyond the headline:

It changes the framework teams and drivers have to work within across the current F1 picture.

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Autosport
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Alpine F1 Team (2026 Team Profile)

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