Scuderia Ferrari has officially announced the appointment of Loic Serra as the new Chassis Technical Director, a strategic position in the team's revamped organisation under the direction of Frederic Vasseur. Serra, who left Mercedes for Maranello in April, is set to lead the team of engineers dedicated to chassis development, a crucial area for improving the car's performance on the track. His appointment comes after Enrico Cardile left for Aston Martin, where Adrian Newey will join.
With Newey's failed arrival, Ferrari has turned to Loic Serra to lead the technical development of the chassis. This choice underlines the Scuderia's confidence in the new technical director's ability to bring innovation and competitiveness, despite the missed opportunity to secure a designer of Newey's caliber.
The new Ferrari organizational chart and the role of Frederic Vasseur
Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur has initiated an internal reorganisation aimed at strengthening the team’s technical foundations. In addition to Serra, the Scuderia has also introduced Jerome d’Ambrosio as Head of Driver Development, to support young talent and the team’s sporting activities. Vasseur commented: “These new appointments mark a fundamental step forward in consolidating and strengthening our team.”
The appointment of Loic Serra as Ferrari’s chassis technical director takes on an even more significant dimension in light of the news that Lewis Hamilton will join the Scuderia in 2025. This announcement marks the beginning of a new era for Ferrari, which will see the return of the collaboration between Serra and Hamilton, who have already enjoyed an extraordinary run of successes at Mercedes.
The new organizational structure comes at a time of renewed optimism for the Scuderia, which recently triumphed in the Monza Grand Prix, thanks to the extraordinary performance of Charles Leclerc. The victory on the home circuit represents a breath of fresh air for the team and the fans, confirming that the internal changes and Vasseur's work of renewal are starting to bring concrete results. The Maranello team is still in the thick of the fight for the constructors' championship, together with McLaren and Red Bull.
The team's words on the appointment of Loic Serra
Regarding Serra's entry, Ferrari stated on his official channels"We are thrilled to welcome Loic Serra as Chassis Technical Director. His experience and skills will be crucial in the team’s continuous growth and improvement. We are confident that, with Loic’s entry, Scuderia Ferrari will further strengthen and continue to work towards achieving our ambitious goals.”
With the arrival of Loic Serra, Ferrari is preparing to strengthen its position in the championship and compete with greater determination in future challenges. The reorganization aims to optimize internal resources, improve synergy between the various technical departments and bring innovation to the car's development process. Serra's appointment is seen as a strategic step to return to competing at the highest levels of Formula 1, with the aim of bringing the Reds back to the top step of the podium.
