Ferrari overhauls strategy and power unit division following disappointing 2025 F1 season. After a disappointing 2025 season, Ferrari is reshaping its approach for 2026.

After the disappointing 2025 Formula 1 season, Ferrari has decided to adopt a new approach in preparation for 2026, already initiating changes in the engine department. The celebration in Piazza Castello in Milan, tied to the partnership with UniCredit, had initially suggested a year full of success for the Vasseur-led team, fresh off a second-place finish in the Constructors’ Championship—a result that left the Tifosi somewhat disappointed. On track, however, the story was different. Despite the arrival of Lewis Hamilton at Maranello, Ferrari ended the season in fourth place, trailing behind both Mercedes and Red Bull. For this reason, the introduction of the new regulations presents the best opportunity to silence critics from the past twelve months and aim to return to the forefront of the grid.

Achieving this will not be simple, given the many uncertainties that all teams are facing, especially regarding next year’s power units. The FIA has significantly revised the architecture of the engines, with the electrical component now playing a much larger role compared to recent seasons.

Within Ferrari, according to the latest reports, the technical team appears satisfied with the results achieved so far, although reliability remains an open question. Compounding the challenge, two key figures left the Italian team in recent months. Among them is Wolf Zimmermann, one of the leaders in the engine department, who decided to join the Audi project without needing to respect a gardening period.

For this reason, according to The Race, Fred Vasseur has organized internal meetings to redefine the engine department ahead of a season that will be crucial for his management and his future at Ferrari. Additionally, the Team Principal is pursuing a much calmer approach than last year, aiming to manage expectations carefully. This decision is reflected in the upcoming car, which, given the many difficulties encountered with the SF-25 in 2025, will share very little with its predecessor.

With major technical and personnel shifts underway in Maranello, Ferrari is banking on a complete reset to return to the top in the complex 2026 regulation era. The departure of key engineers like Wolf Zimmermann and the focus on a new, highly electrified power unit underscore the scale of the challenge Fred Vasseur faces. Do you think Ferrari’s complete change in approach and engine structure will be enough to challenge for the championship in the new 2026 F1 era? Share your predictions below!