The FIA’s head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has handed in his discover, with Motorsport.com understanding the aero chief is ready to affix Alpine throughout the 2026 season.
Somerville, who as head of aero performed an vital half in defining F1’s new 2026 laws, handed in his discover final week and can start a six-month gardening depart interval earlier than becoming a member of his new employer.
Amid studies elsewhere of Somerville becoming a member of Cadillac, Motorsport.com understands his precise vacation spot will as an alternative be Alpine as soon as his gardening depart ends in Could 2026.
If confirmed, Somerville can be reunited with Alpine’s managing director Steve Nielsen, with the pair having labored alongside one another at each the FIA and FOM.
Throughout his discover interval Somerville will stay a part of the FIA however will likely be engaged on initiatives unrelated to F1. The FIA defined it might guarantee Somerville will not have entry to delicate info associated to rival F1 groups, as they gear up for 2026’s wholesale regulation modifications which incorporates the introduction of lively aerodynamics.
Alpine’s livery for the remaining three grands prix of 2025.
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“We are able to affirm that Jason Somerville, Head of Aerodynamics, will likely be leaving the FIA,” an FIA spokesperson instructed Motorsport.com. “Jason will serve his full discover interval together with gardening depart. Throughout this transition, Jason will dedicate his time to non-sensitive, non-F1 initiatives. Entry to delicate and confidential info has been adjusted accordingly, consistent with our commonplace off-boarding procedures.
“We want to thank Jason for his invaluable contribution to the organisation and want him properly within the subsequent chapter of his profession.”
It’s understood the FIA’s head of single-seaters Jan Monchaux and different present FIA personnel will take over Somerville’s earlier duties within the meantime.
Somerville served because the FIA’s head of aero since February 2022, becoming a member of from performing the identical function at F1 administration. The Briton beforehand accomplished stints within the aero departments of Williams, Toyota and Lotus.
When approached by Motorsport.com, Alpine declined to touch upon the matter.
The Enstone-based outfit seems set end the 2025 season in tenth and final place, with the squad having made a acutely aware choice to shift all of its sources to 2026 at an early stage.
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