{"id":33179,"date":"2024-02-12T11:41:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T10:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/?p=33179"},"modified":"2024-02-12T11:41:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T10:41:57","slug":"ferrari-may-finally-seize-the-opportunity-to-recruit-red-bulls-technical-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/en\/competition\/formule-1\/ferrari-pourrait-enfin-saisir-lopportunite-de-recruter-le-directeur-technique-de-red-bull\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferrari could finally seize the opportunity to recruit Red Bull's technical director"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At the heart of an unprecedented turmoil within the F1<\/a> Red Bull Racing, an unprecedented opportunity seems to be taking shape for Scuderia Ferrari, that of recruit Pierre Wach\u00e9, the French technical director of the rival team<\/strong>. This potential defection comes in the wake of what has come to be known as the 'Horner crisis', named after Christian Horner, Red Bull's long-serving team manager, currently embroiled in a case of alleged inappropriate behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last Friday, a crucial meeting took place, not at Milton-Keynes, but at an undisclosed location in central London, far from prying eyes. The meeting, which lasted eight hours straight, was with an outside lawyer instructed by Red Bull's Austrian-based parent company. What was at stake? Horner's future within the organization and, by extension, that of Red Bull Racing. However, according to internal sources, the final results of this investigation may not be known before the launch of the 2024 car or even the start of winter testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The situation at Red Bull is complex, the media pressure around the allegations against Horner is intense, and the company is maintaining a position of neutrality, stating that \"it would not be appropriate to comment until the investigation is complete\". However, the prevailing uncertainty could have unexpected consequences, not least for the team's workforce.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the possible repercussions, one of the most significant would be Pierre Wach\u00e9's departure.<\/strong> The latter has been a key figure in Red Bull's technical success in recent years, is rumoured to be ready to join Ferrari, <\/strong>attracted by an offer that Maranello had already unsuccessfully put to him last year. At the time, under the impetus of Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Vasseur, Ferrari tried to sign Wach\u00e9<\/strong>but failed to close the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current crisis at Red Bull could change all that. With Horner's future uncertain and pressure mounting on the team, Wach\u00e9 could see Ferrari not only as a new professional challenge, but also as a haven of stability and renewal for his career. <\/strong>Sources in both England and Italy suggest that Wach\u00e9 is seriously considering Ferrari's offer this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this transition were to take place, it would be a second major coup for Ferrari. after the signing of Lewis Hamilton<\/a>. Not only would the Italian team benefit from Wach\u00e9's technical expertise, but it would also send a strong signal of his ambitions to return to the top of Formula 1.<\/strong> For Red Bull, on the other hand, this would represent a significant loss, at a time when the team needs stability and technical leadership more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The outcome of this situation remains uncertain, but one thing is certain: the next few weeks could well redefine the balance of power within the Formula 1 paddock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're interested, check out this excellent interview with Pierre Wach\u00e9 on Youtube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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