How will Red Bull reshape its technical leadership?
Originally published by F1Technical
Following a tough start to the 2026 F1 season, Red Bull Racing has announced a targeted restructuring of its technical organisation, reinforcing the team’s long‑term commitment to performance, integration, and innovation as Formula 1 enters a period of rapid regulatory and competitive evolution.
The headline change is the expanded remit of Ben Waterhouse, who steps into the newly defined role of Chief Performance and Design Engineer with immediate effect.
Reporting directly to Technical Director Pierre Wache, Waterhouse will now oversee both Design and Vehicle Performance—two domains that have become increasingly interdependent as teams chase marginal gains across aerodynamics, mechanical design, and systems optimisation.
Waterhouse’s promotion is a natural progression within the Red Bull structure. Since joining the organisation from BMW‑Sauber in 2014, he has held senior roles at both Toro Rosso (now Racing Bulls) and Red Bull Racing, most recently serving as Head of Performance Engineering. His expanded authority signals a strategic tightening of the loop between concept, development, and trackside execution.
The team describes the move as a way to “strengthen integration between these areas and accelerate the development of competitive, high‑performing solutions”—a clear indication that Red Bull is sharpening its internal processes as the 2026 regulations approach.
Andrea Landi joins as Head of PerformanceComplementing Waterhouse’s new position, Red Bull has secured another experienced figure: Andrea Landi, who will join the team on 1 July as Head of Performance, reporting directly to Waterhouse.
Landi arrives with a strong résumé across two major competitors. He previously served as Deputy Head of Vehicle Performance at Ferrari and later as Deputy Technical Director at VCARB, giving him a rare blend of experience across both a historic manufacturer and a modern, agile satellite team.
His appointment adds further depth to Red Bull’s performance department at a time when the competitive field is tightening and the demands of the 2026 power unit and chassis regulations are reshaping technical priorities.