Alpine's Bruno Famin believes his new power unit technical director Eric Meignan will “challenge” his French-based engine squad ahead of 2026's key rules changes.
Experienced power unit engineer Meignan will return to France after a four-year spell at Mercedes HPP in Brixworth, followed by a slightly shorter stint at Ferrari – acting as Head of Department at both outfits. He will now head the Alpine F1 team's engine department in Viry-Chatillon as the team prepares for 2026's wide-ranging power unit rule changes.
The Frenchman has taken on additional roles since the dismissal of team boss Otmar Szafnauer in the summer, including that of interim team principal, as he splits his time between Viry in France and Alpine's chassis department in Enstone, UK. “For sure, I have quite a lot to focus on and it will be a strong support on the technical side,” he added. “We have had good technical guys in Viry already, but I think to have a full-time on-site technical director will really help everybody.