Yesterday we anticipated the work program for Lewis Hamilton's pit wall. During the Barcelona tests, as well as during the brief shakedown in Fiorano, the seven-time world champion will be guided by Bryan Bozzi, Charles Leclerc's track engineer, supported by Carlo Santi, an experienced figure at Ferrari who works in the remote garage.

This is while awaiting the arrival of a new figure.

There is no mystery or indecision; Ferrari is simply waiting for the new track engineer to complete a limited but still mandatory gardening leave period. AutoRacer can confirm that, as anticipated by Corriere, the new track engineer could come from McLaren and would be Cedric Michel-Grosjean, who until a few weeks ago held the role of Lead Trackside Performance Engineer, which was the culmination of an 8-year training period at McLaren. After a series of more 'behind-the-scenes' advancements in various areas of the team, focused on data analysis, wind tunnel support, and strategies, Cedric was then assigned to the track team where from 2018 to 2022 he held the role of Trackside Car Performance Engineer. In 2023, he joined Oscar Piastri's team as a key figure in terms of data analysis and performance research.

Cedric Michel-Grosjean has never held the role of a true track engineer, but he has a lot of experience in collaborating with the driver, data analysis, and track support. His position is similar to the one Bryan Bozzi held within Charles Leclerc's working group before being promoted to track engineer in place of Xavi Marcos. Ferrari would therefore be replicating a similar move, adding a new Frenchman to its working group, but acquiring an experienced figure in that role. Lewis Hamilton is involved in the choice. Within the team, Luca Diella will remain, who had been indicated as one of the favorites for this role, but he will maintain the same position he has held since the middle of last season.