Simone Resta change sides and, starting from 2025, it will be a new one Mercedes engineer. This is the choice of the former Haas technical director and long-time engineer Ferrari. The Italian, therefore, as reported by Motorsport.com, will soon move to Brackley, taking on the role of strategic development director which will lead him to work closely with Allison, technical director of Mercedes.
Mercedes, Simone Resta arriving from 2025
As always, the Formula 1 market always offers many surprises, not only with regards to the negotiations and purchases of the drivers' market, but also for the renowned role of the engineers. If on the one hand, in fact, Mercedes scores the Resta coup, it is also true that Ferrari have been waiting for Loic's arrival for quite some time Greenhouse, coming from the Brackley stable. In addition to Serra, Ferrari has also achieved - always following the idea of its team principal Vasseur - the shot by D'Ambrosio, which will take care of the Ferrari Driver Academy.
What distinguishes these different figures, in addition to their new teams, is the gardening period that they will have to respect. Although the agreement between the parties has already been found, Resta will not be able to work with Mercedes before 2025. Following his years as technical director at Haas, the engineer will have to respect the gardening period before he can return to work. It goes without saying that his work will most likely be dedicated and focused on the 2026 car, when there will be a change in regulations linked to the power unit.
Not only Stay…
In addition to Resta, however, Mercedes continues to make purchases in Ferrari. In fact, Enrico is also arriving Sampo who will play the role of in Brackley head of performance software applications. At Ferrari Sampò he has always dedicated himself to the role of simulation and is now ready to start this new Mercedes adventure.
