元FIAの空力責任者であるジェイソン・サマービル氏が、6ヶ月間のガーデニング休暇を経て、F1チームのアルピーヌで正式に新しい役職に就任した。
サマービル氏は新設された副テクニカルディレクターの職に就き、テクニカルチーフのデビッド・サンチェス氏の直属となる。同氏はアルピーヌで、以前FIAやF1マネジメントで共に働いたマネージングディレクターのスティーブ・ニールセン氏と再会することになる。サマービル氏は2022年2月からFIAの空力責任者を務め、退任前にはF1の2026年レギュレーション策定にも貢献した。
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Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will debut in the 2026 Formula 1 season with Alpine at the Australian Grand Prix, starting this Thursday in Melbourne. His helmet features the Argentine flag and team colors, while he shows a nod to Boca Juniors in the lead-up. Formula 1 highlighted expectations for his strong preseason performances.
Alpine has confirmed that Formula 2 driver Alex Dunne has joined its young driver programme. The 20-year-old Irish racer, who previously participated in Formula 1 practice sessions for McLaren, will compete for Rodin Motorsport with Alpine's livery starting this weekend in Australia.
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The FIA has promoted Ulsterman Paul Burns to the role of deputy race director in Formula 1, where he will work alongside lead Rui Marques. This appointment follows Claire Dubbelman's departure at the start of 2026 to join the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation.
Audi F1 confirmed on 20 March the immediate departure of team principal Jonathan Wheatley after two races into the 2026 season, citing personal reasons. He is set to replace Adrian Newey at Aston Martin, with Mattia Binotto taking interim duties at the ninth-placed team amid ongoing struggles.
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The Formula 1 pre-season tests concluded at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain, where Pierre Gasly will complete the final sessions with Alpine. Argentine driver Franco Colapinto ended his involvement with a strong performance and stirred buzz on social media. The French pilot will drive the new A526 model in two final sessions.
Argentine driver Franco Colapinto shared his thoughts after the Formula 1 preseason tests at the Bahrain International Circuit. In a press conference, he emphasized the role of adaptation and assessed the competitive landscape for the 2026 season with Alpine.