More than a year has passed since the significant internal restructuring at Ferrari unfolded during the 2024 season, driven by team principal Fred Vasseur. This reorganization affected every area of the team, beginning with the departure of the then-Technical Director Enrico Cardile and continuing with the arrival of engineers selected by Fred Vasseur to build “his” team and reshape the organizational structure inherited from the Binotto era. This period marked a major turnover within the team, highlighted by the appointment of Loïc Serra as Technical Director, followed by other key figures brought in to strengthen critical departments of the Scuderia Ferrari.
This extensive and unavoidable reshuffling appears to be ongoing, with the ultimate goal of finding the ideal balance ahead of the 2026 season. The objective is to perfect a team that, despite the unfortunate setbacks experienced in 2025, is expected by many to return to competing at the very top of Formula 1.
Continuing the reshuffle
Recent weeks at Maranello have been turbulent, fueled both by speculation surrounding the future of team principal Fred Vasseur and the departure of some figures in softer transitions, such as Enrico Racca, the former head of Ferrari’s supply chain. However, unlike these exits, which were not directly connected to trackside performance or car development, a recent change within the Ferrari Racing Division has involved a reshuffling of technical staff already present in the organizational structure. This internal move, confirmed by reliable sources close to Ferrari and hinted at by paddock insiders, could have a direct impact on the team’s on-track performance.
A change in tyre management
It has been revealed that Ferrari has appointed a new head of tyre performance: Carlos Galbally Herrero. The Spanish engineer has been with Ferrari since 2016 and brings experience from other top Formula 1 teams, including Mercedes and Sauber, where he held roles connected to tyre development and simulations. Over time, Herrero has covered various positions within the Ferrari Racing Department, including roles as Tyre Performance Engineer and Vehicle Dynamics Manager, as reported by formula1.it.
With this recent promotion, Carlos Galbally Herrero is now tasked with managing and optimizing tyre performance, returning to responsibilities similar to those he held during Mattia Binotto’s tenure between 2022 and 2024. His expertise in understanding tyre behavior and vehicle dynamics is expected to play a crucial role in helping Ferrari enhance their race performance and better prepare for the challenges of the upcoming seasons.
