With six races remaining for the season finale, Formula 1 is in the thick of the world championship battle, with eyes not only on the track, but also on the teams' future moves. Among the teams in the spotlight is Ferrari, which is working hard both to close out 2024 in the best possible way and to build a solid foundation for the future. As reported by Formula1a.one, Ferrari has chosen to renew around 10% of its technical staff and, contrary to what other sources have speculated, it has not hired engineers from Renault.
No “big” from Renault for Ferrari
Despite rumours circulating about Ferrari's interest in Renault's engine suppliers, which recently abandoned the production of power units in Formula 1, Formula1a.one denied such rumors. Although talks between Renault and Ferrari technicians had been hypothesized, the Maranello team has not materialized any significant agreement with leading technicians from the French company. On the contrary, Ferrari has preferred to focus on an internal reorganization, replacing and promoting figures already present in the company and introducing new young and talented resources.
The new Technical Director of Ferrari, Loic Serra, coming from Mercedes, has an important task: to familiarize himself with the complex organizational structure of the Maranello team and to supervise the development of future projects. Ferrari is currently working on three main fronts: the latest evolutions for the SF-24, which will be the protagonist of the final races of the season, the 677 project for the 2025 car and the development of the power unit for 2026, a key area in which Ferrari intends to remain competitive at the highest levels.
Focus on the engine department
Enrico Gualtieri, Head of Power Unit, is at the heart of this development, leading the work on the new 2026 power unit. Development is proceeding smoothly, with a solid growth curve and reliability testing underway. Although Ferrari has not integrated Renault technicians into the engine department, the Italian team remains focused on internal optimization, with the aim of creating a competitive power unit for the new regulations that will come into force in 2026.
Young talents and the future
Ferrari has chosen to promote some talented young designers for the aerodynamics department and has renewed a significant part of the technical staff. This turnover is part of Vasseur's strategy, which intends to strengthen the strategic areas of the team. Even if there have been no acquisitions of important names from Renault, the integration of new internal resources and the arrival of Serra demonstrate Ferrari's intention to consolidate its position at the top, looking to the future with ambition.
