FORZE ALUMNI
With the introduction of Team XIX, Forze Hydrogen Racing continues to grow its alumni network. Over the years, former team members have pursued careers in automotive, sustainable energy, high-tech, and consultancy. In their stories, our alumni share a glimpse into their professional journeys and reflect on how Forze has shaped their careers beyond the team year.
Alvaro Detailleur - Chief Simulation and Control Team XIV
Alvaro completed an internship in the power unit department at the Mercedes Formula 1 team, where he worked on engine-related systems. He now works at a startup focused on generating electricity from residual heat in industrial processes, contributing to more efficient and sustainable energy use.
Forze prepared him well for his internship at Mercedes by giving him a strong foundation in control systems, automotive electronics, and embedded protocols, allowing him to contribute quickly.
It also taught him how to work in highly driven teams, structure them efficiently, and make well-informed decisions.
Lucas van den Berg - Chief Powertrain Team XV
After Forze, Lucas spent almost three years at Defenture. Working in the defense and automotive sector. He recently started at Thales, focusing on system integration within defense. Alongside this, he is still in touch with people from Formula 1 through his own company.
At Forze, Lucas developed strong leadership and system integration skills as a technical manager. After Forze, he made the decision to not go for a masters degree, because he felt like Forze already gave him the professional foundation he needed to contribute to an organisation. He felt that Forze had already given him a specialisation, where some might choose to find this in their masters.
Roel Breure - Team Public Relations & Marketing Manager Team XV
Roel now works as a project lead at Emmett Green, a young company in the energy transition. He helps organisations become more sustainable and deal with grid congestion by making smarter use of their existing grid connection.
Through smart control of batteries, solar rooftops and charging infrastructure, buildings can still be heated with heat pumps, even when the grid capacity is limited.
At Forze, Roel primarily worked in PR, focusing on the energy transition. He learned how to turn technical complexity into a clear story and bring people along.
According to Roel, at Forze, you learn what responsibility truly means. You take ownership, make things happen, and work with a high level of freedom and motivation as a team. That experience shapes the work he does today.
Jorge Reig Herrero - Vehicle Dynamics Engineer Team XVIII
Jorge completed a minor in Motorsport Engineering, working as a race engineer in the Westfield Cup and as a race engineer and strategist during an eight-hour DNRT endurance race.
He later joined Parabolica Racing, restoring iconic Formula 1 cars. He now works at Toyota Racing in the Structural & FEA Calculations Department.
Forze played a crucial role in shaping this path. It was the first team he raced and track-tested with, offering real insight into how a professional race team operates on track.
Experience in vehicle dynamics, race setup at Assen, and developing a genetic algorithm for carbon-fiber optimisation directly translates to his work at Toyota Racing today.