Mercedes has taken a strong stance in response to Ferrari’s 2025 season acquisition of Lewis Hamilton by acquiring the services of Ferrari engineer Simone Resta, who was previously loaned to the Haas team. According to La Repubblica, this move indicates a substantial change in Formula 1’s strategic talent.
Resta, who joins Mercedes as their new director of strategic development, isn’t the only one coming to Brackley from Ferrari. Enrico Sampo will also be traveling to Britain with him, as confirmed by Alessandra Retico, highlighting his breadth of skill in joining Mercedes.
The flow of traffic isn’t one-way, though. Next year, Loic Serra, who was previously in charge of Mercedes’ performance, will join Hamilton at Ferrari.
The shift for both Resta and Sampo to Mercedes posts won’t happen until 2025, according to Sky Italia, because of typical “gardening leave” procedures. This represents a significant expectation in the strategic alignments of the F1 environment.
This important personnel swap highlights how fiercely Mercedes and Ferrari are competing. While Mercedes’ acquisition of Resta and Sampo demonstrates their resolve to keep their competitive edge, Ferrari’s move to acquire Lewis Hamilton made headlines. Fans and analysts alike are excited to see how these calculated moves will affect the track as the 2025 season approaches.
