Alpine's New Technical Acquisition: Mike Elliott Joins as CTO

Alpine has recruited former Mercedes technical head Mike Elliott as their new chief technical officer. Elliott, previously a key figure at Mercedes, will join Alpine ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to lead the technical and engineering functions at their Enstone factory.

Renault-owned Alpine has announced the recruitment of Mike Elliott, former technical head at Mercedes, as their new chief technical officer.

Elliott will commence his role next week, just ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. His appointment is seen as a strategic move for Alpine, who currently sit sixth in the standings.

Toto Wolff, Mercedes principal, hailed Elliott as a 'pillar of the team's achievements'. Elliot's experience will now benefit Alpine as he leads the technical and engineering functions at their Enstone facility.