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Ferrari loses engine ‘genius' Zimmermann to Audi

Sep.11 Ferrari has suffered a major blow to its 2026 Formula 1 program, with veteran engine chief Wolf Zimmermann and his deputy Lars Schmidt leaving Maranello to reunite with Mattia Binotto at Audi. Zimmermann has been a cornerstone of Ferrari's hybrid-era engine department since arriving from Mercedes in 2014 at former team boss Binotto's request. He designed the so-called ‘Superfast' power unit and was leading development of Ferrari's next-generation engine for the sweeping 2026 regulations. Il Corriere della Sera described him as 'a genius with long, rock-star-like hair,' noting that his departure alongside Schmidt comes at a delicate moment for the Scuderia. 'With two notable...
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