GROVE RACING WELCOMES FERRARI F1 ENGINEER RICCARDO CORTE AS RACE ENGINEER

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Grove Racing is proud to announce the appointment of Riccardo Corte as Race Engineer on Kai Allen’s Ford Mustang for the 2026 season, bringing with him over a decade of world-class experience from the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Team.

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Riccardo joins Grove Racing following eleven years at Ferrari, where he most recently served as Lewis Hamilton’s Performance Engineer during the first half of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Throughout his time in Maranello, Riccardo held senior roles across the simulation department and the vehicle dynamics team, contributing to car development and collaborating with some of the sport’s most accomplished drivers – including Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.

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In his new role, Riccardo will work closely with Grove Racing’s engineering group and drivers to lead all performance aspects of Car 26 and continue developing the tools and systems that drive the team’s on-track performance.

Stephen Grove Team Owner, Grove Racing

“Riccardo’s appointment represents another major step forward for Grove Racing. His eleven years of experience at Ferrari F1, and his work as Lewis Hamilton’s Performance Engineer earlier this year, bring incredible depth and understanding to our program.

We’re proud to welcome him to the team and it speaks to the calibre of people we have at Grove Racing.”

Brenton Grove CEO, Grove Racing

“Riccardo’s background at Ferrari gives him a unique perspective on vehicle dynamics, simulation, and race-weekend execution at the absolute highest level.

His addition to the team allows us to test ourselves against the most sophisticated motorsport category in the world to ensure we remain innovative and at the peak of our game.”

Riccardo Corte Race Engineer, Grove Racing

“I’m really proud to be joining Grove Racing at such an exciting time for the team. The progress they’ve made in recent seasons is impressive, and the Bathurst 1000-win shows what’s possible with the right people and mindset.

After eleven years at Ferrari F1, I’m looking forward to bringing that experience into Supercars, helping the team keep pushing forward and maximising every opportunity on track.”

Alistair McVean Promoted to Head of Performance at Grove Racing

Grove Racing is proud to announce the promotion of Alistair McVean to Head of Performance, a new role focused on advancing the team’s engineering capabilities and technical development.

A foundation member of Grove Racing, Alistair has been instrumental in the team’s growth and success including multiple podium finishes and Grove Racing’s first Supercars victory. With more than 20 years of Supercars experience, he brings deep technical knowledge, leadership, and a proven ability to drive performance at the highest level.

In his new role, Alistair will work closely with the Technical Director to further develop Grove Racing’s engineering capability, advance toolchain development, and continue playing a key role in vehicle dynamics.

Stephen Grove
Team Owner, Grove Racing
“Alistair’s influence has been central to our progress. His promotion recognises his leadership and ensures his expertise continues to guide the growth of our engineering program.”

Brenton Grove
CEO, Grove Racing
“Al’s technical experience adds an engineering depth that strengthens every part of our program. Working alongside Jack, Riccardo, and the wider engineering group, he’ll help ensure our race engineers have the tools, data, and structure needed for consistent excellence. This role is a key part of building a sustainable, high-performance foundation for the future.”

Alistair McVean
Head of Performance, Grove Racing
“It’s an exciting step to move into this role and continue shaping the engineering direction of Grove Racing. We’ve built strong foundations, and my focus is on refining our tools, processes, and people so we can keep lifting our standards and extracting every bit of performance possible.”

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