Jan Monchaux (born 4 June 1978) is a French and German Formula One engineer.
Jan Monchaux | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 June 1978 Blois, France |
| Nationality | French; German |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Employer | Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile |
| Known for | Motorsport engineer |
| Title | Technical director |
Biography
editMonchaux graduated in aerodynamics at the National School of Aerodynamics in Toulouse[1] he also studied at Imperial College London.[1] He started his career in Formula 1 in 2002 for the Toyota Racing team, where he served as aerodynamics leader until 2009.[1] 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.[1] On 17 July 2019 The Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake team announced that Monchaux would replace Simone Resta as the team's technical director.[2] On 07 June 2023 Alfa Romeo Racing announced that Monchaux would be replaced by James Key (Formula One).[3]
On 13 February 2024 Monchaux was announced as the FIA's single seater technical director which will see him working on current and future F1 technical matters. He will report to Nikolas Tombazis who is the FIA's single seater director. [4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Sauber anuncia reforço e contrata ex-Ferrari Jan Monchaux como novo chefe de aerodinâmica com efeito imediato". Grande Prêmio. 3 April 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "Alfa Romeo F1 team appoint Monchaux as technical director". Sauber Group.
- ^ "Alfa Romeo F1 team appoint Key as technical director". Formula One.
- ^ "FIA announces appointment of Jan Monchaux as Single-Seater Technical Director". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.