Further developments have emerged regarding internal changes at Ferrari, involving not only the Formula 1 team but also the WEC programme and even the Hypersail department. The reorganisation in Maranello continues with the departure of an important figure from the F1 structure and the arrival of several technicians from the Hypercar project.
Over the past few months, immediately following the contract renewal of the Team Principal, it had already become clear that Ferrari intended to reshuffle its internal structure. Information surrounding the SF-26 remains highly confidential, with only a small group having a complete overview of the project, including Loïc Serra, Frédéric Vasseur, Franck Sanchez, Enrico Gualtieri and Diego Tondi.
The new car will have multiple key contributors, but with the 2026 season approaching, internal movements are continuing in order to improve the efficiency of every single department. New developments now concern the exit of a crucial figure from the Formula 1 team and several arrivals from the WEC programme.
Ferrari continues to change from within with a technical reshuffle
According to AutoRacer.it, the technical reshuffle underway in Maranello is far from complete. After the traditional Christmas break, the team returned to full-scale operations, focusing heavily on the SF-26, which is set to be unveiled at Fiorano on 23 January.
While reports of a chaotic situation within the team had raised concerns about the start of the season, new information has now emerged regarding internal staff movements. The Italian outlet reports that Technical Director Loïc Serra has interacted extensively with the various departments, and this, combined with decisions taken by Frédéric Vasseur, has led to several personnel changes.
One of the most significant moves involves John Lockwood, Head of Composites, who has been removed from his role within the Formula 1 team and reassigned to the Hypersail sailing project. This decision is clearly aimed at strengthening that department, particularly in the crucial area of materials development.
However, the changes do not stop there. Personnel movements also affect the WEC programme, with several individuals making the switch to the Formula 1 team. Following the success achieved in the World Endurance Championship, such transfers were always a realistic possibility.
Ferrari’s ambition is clear: winning in Formula 1 is a very different challenge compared to endurance racing, but if the ideas, working methods and mentality that delivered success in WEC can be translated into the single-seater programme, the team believes it is worth the risk.
Whether 2026 will finally be the breakthrough season many at Maranello are hoping for remains to be seen. If it is not, further departures could follow, potentially starting from the very top of the organisation, including the Team Principal.
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