Jan Monchaux, new technical director at the FIA

The FIA ​​is restructuring after the wave of departures which has affected it for several weeks. First recruitment to date: Jan Monchaux as technical director of the department Single seat. The Franco-German engineer, former technical director ofAlfa Romeo – Sauber until 2023, succeeds Tim Goss in this key role within the International Automobile Federation. He will report to Nikolas Tombazis, Monoplace director since 2018.

In his role, Jan Monchaux will supervise the single-seater technical department, which deals with current technical issues of the Formula 1 as well as future technical regulations. He will be responsible for developing the future F1 technical regulations for 2026, eagerly awaited by the manufacturers involved.

Before his experience at Sauber, the 45-year-old engineer had numerous adventures in motorsport, especially in Formula 1. The Blésois started at Toyota, between 2002 and 2009, before joining the aerodynamic department of Ferrari between 2010 and 2012. At the beginning of 2013, he joined Audi Sport and its LM P1 program in WEC, before returning to Formula 1 with Sauber in 2018.

“I am very happy to join the FIA ​​as technical director and I look forward to the new challenges that this role entails,” said Jan Monchaux. I have worked on the competitive side for many years, but the opportunity to help shape the future of the sport within the governing body is a prospect I relish. »

“I am delighted to welcome Jan to the FIA ​​to play an important role in the technical department and to develop the future regulations of the sport. Jan's arrival will strengthen our extensive technical expertise,” rejoices Nikolas Tombazis.

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