Formula 1 3 Days

Last updated: May 16, 2026, 5:56 AM ET

Team Governance & Personnel

Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined Alpine after completing six months of gardening leave, bringing significant technical expertise to the Enstone-based team. The appointment was first reported by Autosport in November. Meanwhile, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has written to the FIA expressing opposition to Mercedes acquiring a shareholding in a second Formula 1 team, arguing that while the existing Racing Bulls arrangement has been tolerated, allowing another manufacturer dual ownership would set a problematic precedent for the sport's competitive balance.

Technical Development

In an entertaining media session with Dutch press at Zandvoort last year, Toto Wolff discussed how Red Bull and Ford managed to build a competitive Formula 1 engine straight away, offering rare insight into the complexities of new power unit partnerships and the challenges of achieving immediate performance with a fresh manufacturer entry.

Midfield Battle

After the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas sat in fourth place in the constructors' championship, just two points clear of Alpine. However, a muted weekend at Miami has intensified concerns that Haas is losing ground to its French rival in the fight for the upper-midfield positions, with the battle for crucial championship points becoming increasingly competitive.