How much does a Ferrari proposal weigh in the F1 engineering market? This is the question that arises after the indiscretion launched by Corriere dello Sport, according to which Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur is said to have tried to lure Gianpiero Lambiase with an ambitious offerVasseur's goal was to provide Lewis Hamilton with the best possible technical support, aiming to significantly strengthen the Maranello team with the reigning champion's race engineer, Max Verstappen. However, despite the tempting offer, Lambiase reportedly decided to refuse and remain with Red Bull.
Frederic Vasseur's surprise move, hunting for Lambiase
Frederic Vasseur made a bold proposal, offering Gianpiero Lambiase a leading role as race engineer for Hamilton, who decided to join Ferrari last February. The offer was very advantageous financially and aimed to use Lambiase's experience to strengthen the Maranello team. Lambiase, with his proven experience and expertise, could represent a great added value for Ferrari, especially in view of a possible alliance with Hamilton.
Lambiase's response: loyalty to Red Bull
Despite Ferrari's offer being particularly advantageous and the opportunity to face new challenges being tempting, Gianpiero Lambiase has decided to stay with Red Bull. Lambiase's decision to continue working alongside Max Verstappen underlines the strong professional and personal bond he has developed with the driver and his current team. This refusal highlights how difficult it is for Ferrari to attract high-profile talent from a dominant team like Red Bull. In fact, Lambiase has not been the only target of the Rossa, which in recent months has tried to bring the likes of Waché or Newey to Maranello.
The offer to Lambiase is part of a broader strategy to renew and strengthen the Ferrari team. After a disappointing season, Vasseur has shown his intention to make significant changes and look for bold solutions to bring the Italian team back to the top of the championship. Although the attempt to attract Lambiase failed, Ferrari continues to demonstrate its determination to build a winning team, exploring all possibilities to strengthen its workforce. A workforce that now aims to strengthen, following the news of the appointment of the new technical director, Loic Serra.
