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Alpine appoint former Mercedes 'pillar' as chief technical officer

Mike Elliott during his time as Mercedes' technical director in 2023
Mike Elliott during his time as Mercedes' technical director in 2023XAVI BONILLA / XAVI BONILLA / DPPI / DPPI VIA AFP

Renault-owned Alpine ⁠have recruited former Mercedes technical head Mike ‌Elliott as chief technical ‌officer, the Formula ‌1 team said ‌on Thursday.

Alpine said he would ‌start next week, ahead of the ‌Azerbaijan Grand Prix in ⁠Baku.

Elliott ‌was described by principal ​Toto Wolff as a 'pillar of ​the team's achievements' when he left Mercedes ⁠in ​October 2023 after an 11-year stint during which they won a ‌record eight successive constructors' titles and seven drivers' championships.

Alpine, sixth in the standings and nine points behind fifth-placed Racing Bulls, said Elliott would ‌lead and oversee the ​technical and engineering ‌functions at the Enstone factory.

The Briton previously worked as principal aerodynamicist at Enstone ⁠from ⁠2008 to 2012.