Simone Resta moves from Ferrari to Alfa Romeo Sauber

Simone subtraction will move from July 1 to the position of head of vehicle project coordination for the Team Ferrari to that of technical director ofAlfa Romeo Clean F1 Team.

Sauber and the Maranello team have remained closely linked for many years, particularly on a technical level, with the supply of engine blocks in the C37.

The Hinwil team confirmed the information this Monday the day after the Monaco Grand Prix, where the Swiss structure was unable to obtain points, Charles Leclerc being forced to retire at the end of the race following the rupture of a brake disc.

Sauber ended its collaboration with Jörg Zander, its previous technical manager, at the beginning of the month, Resta coming to succeed the former resident of Audi Sport. The 47-year-old Italian will work directly with Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur.

“Simone Resta has the best profile to take on the role of technical director, estimates Vasseur. His arrival at Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team marks an important step in the realization of a long-term project aimed at strengthening the team, in order to achieve ambitious results. »