Ferrari has announced a significant restructuring of its technical team, with Loic Serra appointed as the new Technical Director Chassis, effective October 1st. Serra, who previously served as performance director at Mercedes, will report directly to Team Principal Fred Vasseur and oversee crucial departments including Chassis Project Engineering, Vehicle Performance, Aerodynamics, Track Engineering, and Chassis Operations.This appointment comes as part of Ferrari’s efforts to bolster its workforce and improve performance. The team has shown recent signs of improvement, with Charles Leclerc securing a podium at the Dutch Grand Prix and a win at the Italian Grand Prix. Ferrari currently sits third in the constructors’ championship, 39 points behind leader Red Bull and 31 points behind McLaren.In a related development, Adrian Newey, widely regarded as Formula 1’s most successful designer, is set to join Aston Martin. This move comes as a blow to Lewis Hamilton, who had expressed his desire to work with Newey at Ferrari. Ferrari reportedly decided not to pursue Newey due to concerns about getting involved in a bidding war.Meanwhile, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has left Max Verstappen’s future with the team uncertain beyond 2025, despite the driver’s contract running until 2028. When asked about Verstappen’s future beyond 2025, Marko stated, ‘That’s far away. Our full focus is on the 2024 World Championship.’ This uncertainty comes amid internal conflicts at Red Bull and a recent lack of success on the track.As Formula 1 teams continue to make strategic moves in preparation for future seasons, these developments highlight the intense competition both on and off the track. The impact of these changes on team performances and driver movements will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike in the coming months.
Key points
- Ferrari has appointed Loic Serra as Technical Director Chassis, effective October 1st.
- Adrian Newey is set to join Aston Martin, despite interest from Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton.
- Red Bull’s Helmut Marko has left Max Verstappen’s future with the team uncertain beyond 2025.
Contradictions👾While most sources confirm Serra’s appointment at Ferrari, there are conflicting reports about his exact role.
Some state he will work alongside Enrico Cardile, while others suggest he is replacing Cardile.
