After a disappointing start to the 2024 season, Alpine has undergone a major engineering restructure, appointing David Sanchez as executive technical director to lead the team’s technical triad. Sanchez, with his experience from McLaren, is tasked with overseeing the team’s in-season development and conceptual changes for 2025, as Alpine seeks to unlock its full potential and climb the Formula 1 constructors’ championship.
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Aston Martin has taken the lead in the bid to secure the services of legendary designer Adrian Newey, but his Formula 1 future won’t be revealed until September due to an arrangement with Red Bull. As Aston Martin strengthens its technical lineup, including the addition of former Mercedes engine boss Andy Cowell, the team is gearing up to make a significant impact in the 2026 championship.
In this week’s Akkodis race debrief, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team’s Technical Director James Allison reflects on the team’s triumphant Austrian Grand Prix weekend, delving into the intricacies of stint lengths and the broader implications of the victory for the entire team at Brackley and Brixworth.
Sauber has appointed Stefano Sordo as its new Formula 1 Performance Director, a key addition as the team gears up for its transition into an Audi works team in 2026. Sordo, with a wealth of motorsport experience, will report to Technical Director James Key and play a pivotal role in unlocking the team’s performance potential.