In a strategic move to bolster its technical ranks, Red Bull Racing has announced a significant internal promotion and a key acquisition from its sister team. The reigning champions are promoting long-serving head of performance engineering Ben Waterhouse to a newly created, more senior role.

Waterhouse, who first joined the Red Bull family in 2014 with Toro Rosso, will now serve as Chief Performance and Design Engineer. This pivotal position is designed to bridge the gap between the design and vehicle performance departments, reporting directly to Technical Director Pierre Wache. The team stated the role will "strengthen integration" and "accelerate the development of competitive, high-performing solutions," a clear signal of intent to streamline their technical operations.

Filling Waterhouse's previous role from July 1st will be Andrea Landi, who joins from sister squad Racing Bulls. Landi served as one of two Deputy Technical Directors at the Faenza-based team, focusing on car design. This internal transfer within the Red Bull ecosystem allows the senior team to tap into proven talent familiar with the organization's philosophy and processes.

These appointments come at a crucial time for the team. After dominating the previous era of Formula 1, Red Bull has faced a challenging start to the 2026 season, grappling with fundamental issues on its RB22 car. Currently sixth in the constructors' championship, the team is keen to accelerate its development curve and return to the front of the grid.

The reshuffle also follows a period of notable departures, including the high-profile news that Max Verstappen's race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, is set for a future move to McLaren. By promoting from within and securing a top engineer from Racing Bulls, Red Bull is demonstrating a focused strategy to reinforce its technical foundation and navigate this period of transition, aiming to rebuild the relentless performance that defines their brand.