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Ferrari sign Mercedes technical star in significant F1 coup

Ferrari have bolstered their technical ranks with the significant signing of a key Mercedes engineer.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 6:15 AM
Ferrari sign Mercedes technical star in significant F1 coup
Key Things to Know
  • Ferrari has signed key engineer Jasper van Schaick from rivals Mercedes.
  • Van Schaick spent nearly eight years developing power unit technology at Mercedes.
  • He will serve as a Chassis Vehicle System Specialist at Maranello.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ferrari has bolstered its technical staff by hiring engineer Jasper van Schaick from Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains. Van Schaick spent nearly eight years at Mercedes working on power unit technology and concepts for Formula 1 regulations. He will join the Italian team in Maranello as a Chassis Vehicle System Specialist.

Writing on LinkedIn, van Schaick revealed the move came just as he prepared to return to the Netherlands. Ferrari signed him to address straight-line performance deficits and strengthen power unit integration as it rebuilds technical operations for the 2027 season.

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