Alumitec Racing Appoints Benjamin Messaoui as Chief of Engineering Car #11

Alumitec Racing is proud to announce the appointment of Benjamin Messaoui as Chief of Engineering for the #11 car for the upcoming season.

With over four years of academic training at the prestigious ESTACA , a CTI-accredited engineering school specialized in automotive engineering, Benjamin has distinguished himself through strong involvement in motorsport, notably within the Formula Student program as part of the ESTACARS project.

A Performance-Oriented Technical Profile

Benjamin demonstrates strong expertise in engineering and data analysis tools, including MATLAB, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, ADAMS Car, as well as MoTeC i2 Pro and AIM RaceStudio 3 data acquisition and analysis software.

His experience includes:

  • Data analysis and R&D work on prototype and GT cars during his internship at O-ONE
  • Electrical wiring harness design and manufacturing
  • Steering system sizing (FEM) and development of camber/toe/caster measurement systems
  • Participation in operations at the Le Mans Classic 2025

His profile combines scientific rigor, project management skills, and the ability to perform under pressure essential qualities at the highest level of the NASCAR Euro Series.

A New Technical Era for the #11

As Chief of Engineering for the #11 car, driven by Gianmarco Ercoli , Benjamin will be responsible for:

  • Optimizing car performance and vehicle dynamics
  • Advanced race and testing data analysis
  • Technical coordination between the driver, crew chief, and mechanics
  • Strategic development of the #11 program heading into the 2026 season

This appointment aligns with Alumitec Racing’s vision: structuring each car as an independent engineering program led by strong technical leadership.

“Benjamin represents the new generation of race engineers — young, dynamic, analytical, rigorous, and passionate. His data-driven approach and deep understanding of vehicle dynamics will significantly strengthen the competitiveness of the #11 car. We are building an elite technical structure, and this appointment is a key milestone.” — Alain Lord Mounir, Team Principal & CEO, Alumitec Racing:

With this appointment, Alumitec Racing continues to strengthen its technical structure ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Euro Series season.

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