F1 Rumour: Lewis Hamilton Brings Red Bull Technical Director To Ferrari
Under Fred Vasseur's leadership, Ferrari is making strides in building a championship-winning team, with reports suggesting a forthcoming agreement with Red Bull's technical director, Pierre Wache, known for his close collaboration with Aero guru Adrian Newey, following the signing of Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 season.
Key Takeaways:
- Ferrari, led by Fred Vasseur, aims to build a championship-winning team, potentially securing Red Bull's technical director, Pierre Wache, following Lewis Hamilton's signing for the 2025 season.
- Despite Ferrari's historic prestige, the team has not won an F1 championship since 2007 or a Constructors' title since 2008, necessitating the recruitment of top talent from rival teams to enhance competitiveness.
- Rumors swirl around Ferrari's potential acquisition of Wache, possibly complicating future attempts to recruit Adrian Newey from Red Bull. Hamilton's decision to join Ferrari was influenced by concerns about Mercedes' development direction and his desire for a more promising title-contending team.
Since 2007, the Maranello team hasn't clinched a Formula 1 championship or a Constructors' title since 2008. To elevate itself into a winning position, it must recruit top talent currently employed by rival teams.
Last Thursday, Vasseur achieved his most significant feat yet when Ferrari revealed the signing of Lewis Hamilton for 2025, mere months after the seven-time World Champion had extended his contract with Mercedes for two more years.
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Yet again, the Scuderia manager might achieve another milestone in his quest to construct a victorious team, as rumors suggest that Red Bull's technical director, Wache, is nearing a transition to Italy.
According to a BBC report, many individuals within F1 believe, although without concrete evidence, that Wache will join Ferrari in the near future. His potential move could add complexity to any future efforts by Ferrari to recruit Newey, especially given the ongoing uncertainties at Red Bull.
The team principal of the Milton Keynes outfit faces an inquiry following allegations of misconduct. While the specifics of the case remain undisclosed, it is suggested that the allegations are severe enough to potentially result in Horner's dismissal from the team if proven true.
Speculation suggests that if the Red Bull team principal departs, it could also prompt Newey to leave. Could Ferrari's recruitment of Wache be a tactic to potentially secure Newey in the future? While it may not be that easy, it appears Ferrari might be employing a strategy similar to the one used to bring Hamilton on its side.
Hamilton's choice to join Ferrari was impacted by the transfer of Mercedes' performance director Loic Serra to Ferrari, as both voiced concerns about Mercedes' recent development direction. Additionally, the seven-time world champion, who hasn't won a Grand Prix since the 2022 season, may have been motivated to explore a team with more promising prospects for the 2024 title contender.