Red Bull reorganizes technical department: Waterhouse promoted, former Ferrari engineer Landi joins
After a long series of departures—most notably the upcoming exit of Gianpiero Lambiase at the end of next season, who is set to join McLaren—Red Bull has announced a new wave of structural changes within its technical organisation. The goal is to further strengthen both performance and development areas as the team prepares for the next phase of Formula 1 competition.
The most significant change is the promotion of Ben Waterhouse, who steps into the role of Chief Performance and Design Engineer. In this expanded position, he will take on increased responsibility across both the Design and Vehicle Performance departments.
Waterhouse will report directly to technical director Pierre Waché and will be tasked with ensuring closer coordination between two of the most critical areas in modern F1 car development. The aim is to improve efficiency and integration across the entire design process of the car.
Having joined Red Bull in 2014 after previously working at BMW Sauber, Waterhouse initially served as Deputy Technical Director at Toro Rosso. From 2017 onwards, he became Head of Performance Engineering within the main Red Bull Racing team. This latest move represents a natural progression in his career within the organisation.
According to the team, this restructuring will strengthen collaboration between departments and accelerate development in an increasingly complex regulatory environment where marginal gains are more important than ever.
From 1 July, Andrea Landi will also join the team as Head of Performance, reporting directly to Waterhouse. Landi brings extensive Formula 1 experience, having held key positions such as Deputy Head of Vehicle Performance at Ferrari and Deputy Technical Director at Racing Bulls.
With these changes, Red Bull underlines its long-term commitment to reinforcing its technical structure, responding to a series of high-profile departures in recent years. The team has increasingly relied on both internal promotions and external hires to maintain its competitive edge at the front of Formula 1.
Red Bull’s latest technical shuffle is a clear defensive and offensive play. Losing a pillar like Lambiase is a blow to the “old guard,” but bringing in someone like Landi from Ferrari shows the team still has the pulling power to attract the best in the business. It’s all about building a structure that doesn’t rely on a single superstar, but rather a robust, integrated system—exactly what’s needed to survive the 2026 technical storm.
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