Jan Monchaux
Jan Monchaux is a French Formula One engineer. He is currently the technical director at the Alfa Romeo Formula One team.[1]
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Nationality | ![]() |
Citizenship | French |
Occupation | Engineer |
Employer | Alfa Romeo F1 |
Known for | Formula One Engineer |
Title | Technical Director |
Biography
Monchaux graduated in aerodynamics at the national school of aerodynamics in Toulouse[2] he also studied at Imperial College London.[3] He started his career in Formula 1 in 2002 for the Toyota Racing team, where he served as aerodynamics leader until 2009.[2] Between January 2010 and December 2012, Monchaux worked at Ferrari, also as one of the leaders in the aerodynamics department of the Italian team. In early 2013, he went to Audi Sport, where he was responsible for the aerodynamics department and remained there until he announced, in April 2018, his transfer to the Sauber Formula 1 team becoming the new head of aerodynamics at the Swiss team.[2] On July 17, 2019, Alfa Romeo Racing announced that Monchaux would replace Simone Resta as the team's technical director.[4]
References
- "Alfa Romeo Racing appoints Jan Monchaux as new Technical Director". Alfa Romeo F1 Team.
- "Sauber anuncia reforço e contrata ex-Ferrari Jan Monchaux como novo chefe de aerodinâmica com efeito imediato". Grande Prêmio. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- "Monchaux becomes Alfa Romeo Racing Technical Director". F1 Fansite.
- "Alfa Romeo F1 team appoint Monchaux as technical director". Reuters.