Ferrari ‘want to poach key Red Bull staff for Hamilton’s arrival’ as they take advantage of Horner sexting scandal
FERRARI are looking to capitalise on Red Bull’s scandal surrounding Christian Horner by poaching some of their key staff members, according to reports.
Red Bull have been rocked by a sexting scandal involving team principal Christian Horner.
The Brit, 50, who is married to Spice Girls star Geri Haliwell, was cleared of any wrongdoing following claims made by a female colleague about his behaviour.
But fractures within the Red Bull are still making headlines as world champion Max Verstappen backed advisor Helmut Marko and threatened to quit amid reports Marko could be suspended by the team for allegedly leaking evidence from the investigation.
It has also been reported the female colleague that made the accusations against Horner is set to appeal.
Now yet more bad news seems to be engulfing the constructors champions as their main rivals look to take advantage of their predicament.
According to Gazetta dello Sport, Ferrari have “acted promptly to intensify contacts with various members” of the Red Bull team.
The Italians, who will welcome seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton to the team for the 2025 season, are being linked with Red Bull’s on-track aerodynamic development officer David Morgan, head of performance Ben Waterhouse, and leader of their aerodynamic development team Alessandro Germani.
They were also previously said to be interested in technical director Pierre Wache and head of aerodynamics Enrico Balbo.
If chief technician Adrian Newey ever opted to leave Red Bull, it is also understood Ferrari would seek to snap him up.
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Brit Morgan, who previously worked with Williams as a track aerodynamicist, has been with Red Bull for six years.
Germani joined Red Bull 10 years ago, while Waterhouse has been working in the industry for more than two decades.
Meanwhile, Red Bull were forced to deny reports they were considering sacking Horner on Monday.
The claims stated bosses were considering axing the team principal before the Australian Grand Prix on March 24.
On the track, Red Bull have made the perfect start to the season, securing one-two finishes in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Verstappen, seeking a fourth successive world title, has won both in dominant fashion.