Born a few hours after the legendary finish of the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, Phillipe Sinault's destiny was quickly linked to motorsport.

Philippe was a driver in single-seaters and graduated from Bordeaux University with a degree in communications before discovering his gift for developing programmes with the support of recognised partners. In 1990, he founded Groupe Signature with his business partner Jean-Pierre Tallan, joined by Lionel Chevalier. The company's competition division soon enjoyed success and titles on the national and international scenes while also making a vital contribution to the careers of several well-known drivers.

In 2009, Philippe took Signatech into endurance racing, with a first appearance in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After a promising start with Aston Martin and an Intercontinental Le Mans Cup crown with Nissan in 2011, Alpine entrusted him with responsibility for the programme to develop the brand's reputation.

Philippe led this project, immediately winning European Le Mans Series titles in 2013 and 2014, followed by three victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2016, 2018 and 2019) and two world titles (2016 and 2018-2019). With several successful decades in motorsport behind him, Philippe Sinault is contributing his leadership qualities to Alpine's ambitions at Endurance racing's highest level.

"Together with Bruno and Nicolas, we felt it was crucial to build on the strong foundations we had laid. Charles, Ferdinand, Mick and Paul-Loup have made huge contributions to setting up the project, showing real dedication. Jules has continued his integration through his role as a reverse driver and has met our expectations, so we were keen to promote him to the race team. Lastly, the arrival of Frédéric Makowiecki is a real plus. His presence will give us the benefit of his vast experience, as well as his racing and technical credentials. His mindset and character mirror our project. His personality makes you want to work with him, and his contribution will help us make headway towards our common goal."