Ferrari has strengthened its engineering staff ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season by signing Guillaume Dezoteux, a French engineer formerly with Red Bull’s junior team, Racing Bulls. This move marks a significant acquisition as Ferrari prepares for the upcoming regulatory changes and aims to improve its performance after a difficult 2025.
Dezoteux’s Transition from Red Bull to Ferrari
Guillaume Dezoteux, who spent 18 years at Red Bull as head of vehicle performance, confirmed his exit on LinkedIn, expressing thanks to his colleagues and wishing them success with their next car and power unit. At Ferrari, he steps into the role of head of performance operations, working under Matteo Togninalli, head of trackside engineering.
New Technical Leadership and Collaborative Roles at Ferrari
Dezoteux will work closely alongside sporting director Diego Ioverno in a revamped technical setup orchestrated by Loic Serra, the technical director recruited from Mercedes last year. The restructuring comes as Ferrari looks to rebound following a winless 2025 season, which also saw Lewis Hamilton endure his least successful championship, finishing sixth without any podiums.
Ongoing Changes in Ferrari’s Race Engineering Lineup
As the second pre-season test in Bahrain draws near, Ferrari has yet to confirm the race engineer who will support Hamilton in 2026. Current candidates include McLaren’s Cedric Michel-Grosjean—previously the performance engineer for Oscar Piastri and considered the leading candidate to replace Riccardo Adami—and Hamilton’s existing performance engineer, Luca Diella.
Additional Shifts Surrounding Hamilton’s Management
Separately, Lewis Hamilton has ended his long-term partnership with manager Marc Hynes, who has since taken on a role at Cadillac, the new American team entering F1.
Ferrari’s Preparations for the New Season
Ferrari recently revealed their 2026 car, the SF-26, as Formula 1 moves to fresh technical regulations. The championship is set to begin at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 8, marking the start of a new chapter for the Scuderia and the sport overall.
“I would like to thank all my colleagues for the support during these years and wish them the best for their new car and power unit next season.” – Guillaume Dezoteux, Engineer
