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Red Bull has taken a senior figure from its sister team Racing Bulls as part of a reshuffle of its F1 technical department
Red Bull Racing has made changes in its Formula 1 technical department by bringing in a senior figure from its sister team, Racing Bulls, in a reshuffle.
Despite Red Bull’s dominant streak with Max Verstappen winning the drivers’ championship from 2021 to 2024, in 2025 they faced challenges with car problems and internal conflicts, losing their leading position to McLaren.
The beginning of the new rules era in 2026 saw Red Bull struggling, with their car performance lacking despite praise for the in-house engine’s competitiveness.
Drivers Verstappen and Hadjar openly criticized the car’s poor performance, highlighting issues with the chassis and lack of improvement direction from the team.
The enforced April break allowed Red Bull to focus on upgrades to enhance aerodynamics and reduce weight, aiming for performance improvements.
Among the technical leadership changes, Ben Waterhouse was promoted to chief performance and design engineer, with the addition of Andrea Landi as head of performance being a notable recruitment from Racing Bulls, emphasizing Red Bull’s commitment to enhancing performance and innovation.
