In a bid to enhance its performance and innovation capabilities, Red Bull has unveiled a series of changes to its technical department. Ben Waterhouse, a key figure in the team since 2017, has been promoted to chief performance and design engineer, assuming an expanded leadership role that will see him report directly to technical director Pierre Wache.
His responsibilities will now span design and vehicle performance, a move Red Bull believes will foster greater integration between these areas and accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions. Meanwhile, Andrea Landi is set to join the team on July 1 as head of performance, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Racing Bulls and Ferrari. Landi will report to Waterhouse, as the team seeks to bolster its technical prowess. These changes are part of Red Bull's long-term strategy to nurture internal talent while attracting top expertise from across the sport.
The team has faced a challenging start to the new era of F1 regulations, currently sitting sixth in the Constructors' Championship, and has seen several key staff members depart for rival teams in recent years.