Ferrari doesn’t seem satisfied with its major restructuring in 2024 and is now targeting Pierre Waché. The Red Bull Technical Director was seen conversing with Fred Vasseur after the Chinese GP, potentially signaling a fallout with Christian Horner that could open the door to Maranello. Here’s the proof of their meeting.
In 2024, Ferrari recruited Jérôme d’Ambrosio and Loïc Serra, attempted to lure Adrian Newey, and is now eyeing Pierre Waché. The Red Bull TD was caught in conversation with Fred Vasseur in the Shanghai paddock. Rumors suggest this meeting followed a possible rift with Christian Horner after the Chinese GP, while Ferrari remains watchful.
Ferrari Targets Pierre Waché
Following disappointing results in the opening races, Ferrari is looking to climb back to the top. Meanwhile, the team is already preparing for 2026 by acquiring talent from rival teams, weakening them in the process.
Fred Vasseur’s latest target is Pierre Waché. Since 2018, the French engineer has been Red Bull’s Technical Director, having previously worked as Adrian Newey’s right-hand man. Now, he is fully responsible for Milton Keynes’ technical decisions.
After the Chinese GP, Pierre Waché was photographed speaking with a fellow Frenchman—not from Red Bull, but from Ferrari. That man was Frederic Vasseur, who may have sensed another major opportunity to bring talent to Maranello.
The conversation between Fred Vasseur and Pierre Waché reportedly follows a possible fallout with Christian Horner, frustrated with the underwhelming performance of the RB21 single-seater. Though unconfirmed, this rumored dispute could pave the way for the French engineer to trade his Red Bull attire for Ferrari’s iconic red.
