Scuderia Ferrari has appointed a new technical director in a bid to close the gap to Red Bull after a difficult start to 2026.
Ferrari has moved to steady its 2026 Formula 1 campaign by appointing a new technical director, replacing the outgoing head after a string of upgrades failed to deliver the expected performance step.
The change comes following a bruising start to the season in which the SF-26 has struggled for consistency across high- and low-speed corners. Team principal Fred Vasseur described the reshuffle as a necessary evolution rather than a panic move.
Insiders say the new structure will split responsibilities between chassis and aerodynamic development, mirroring the approach that has served Red Bull so well. The first fruits are not expected until the European season, but the message is clear: patience is wearing thin in Maranello.
Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have both publicly backed the move, with Leclerc noting that clarity of leadership is essential if Ferrari is to turn its potential into wins.
