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Hamilton loses again as key Ferrari figure makes unexpected exit
A key Ferrari performance engineer, Riccardo Corte, has left F1 after 11 years to join the Supercars Championship in Australia, working with V8 rookie Kai Allen at Grove Racing.
Corte held various roles at Ferrari, including working as a performance engineer for both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz before assisting Lewis Hamilton in 2025 following his move to Ferrari.
Despite his recent appointment with Hamilton, Corte has departed from F1, posing a challenge for Hamilton’s season with Scuderia.
Corte expressed his excitement about joining Grove Racing and bringing his wealth of experience from Ferrari to the Supercars Championship.
Grove Racing team owner, Stephen Grove, revealed that Corte’s move was influenced by his son, Brenton Grove, who convinced him to take on the role of Allen’s race engineer in Australia, showcasing the team’s ambition and drive for success in the Bathurst 1000.
The Bathurst 1000 is a prestigious race known as The Great Race, held at Mount Panorama Circuit, and Grove Racing’s victory this year, aided by Corte’s expertise, signifies their commitment to excellence in the Supercars Championship.
