Ferrari is facing a difficult 2025 season on track, but off it, the Scuderia is working quietly but aggressively to rebuild its technical team. Two new names — Christos Christoforidis from Mercedes and Coen Holland from Red Bull — mark the latest moves in Ferrari’s long-term strategy.
Strengthening simulation and aero departments
In March 2025, Ferrari recruited Christos Christoforidis, previously a simulation engineer at Mercedes-AMG F1. He joins to enhance Ferrari’s simulator team, focusing on virtual development tools and performance modelling.
Then in May, Coen Holland, formerly at Red Bull Racing, arrived as a CFD expert in the aerodynamics department. His experience will help Ferrari boost its computational design capabilities.
A long-term recruitment drive
These hires are part of a broader strategy. Since 2024, Ferrari has added:
- Loïc Serra (Mercedes, performance director)
- Jérôme d’Ambrosio (Vasseur’s deputy)
- Vincenzo Ivano Caviglia (Alpine, power unit specialist)
- Ben Daniels (Aston Martin)
- Andrea Mannarino and Miguel García Botija (Mercedes)
Ferrari is combining elite experience with emerging talent, building a team for the next chapter.
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2026 is already in sight
With major regulation changes coming in 2026, Ferrari is already positioning itself. These new arrivals reflect a proactive vision, even if 2025 results are falling short.
The message is simple: Ferrari isn’t waiting for success to happen — they’re rebuilding it.
