Alpine Hires Former Mercedes Tech Chief Elliott; Red Bull Faces Persistent Car Issues

Alpine Racing has announced the significant appointment of Mike Elliott, formerly Mercedes F1's Chief Technical Officer, to the same role at their Enstone base. This move marks another key personnel acquisition for Alpine as they aim to bolster their technical capabilities and competitiveness in the Formula 1 grid.

Meanwhile, Red Bull Racing is grappling with persistent performance degradation in their RB22 car, a problem that has been a recurring concern for Max Verstappen. Laurent Mekies, acknowledging the issue, stated that the complexity of the car's design means a quick fix is unlikely, and the performance drop is expected to continue into the next season. This ongoing challenge for Red Bull contrasts with the team-building efforts at Alpine.