The situation at Haupt Racing Team (HRT) becomes complicated with the news that five of its engineers from DTM have submitted their resignations in bulk. According to reliable sources, this event took place on July 31 and is led by technical director Laurent Fedacou, who has been a key figure in the team’s development since 2021.
Fedacou and his experience in the racing field have been essential, not only for the DTM but also for other Ford competition programs, including GT3 class vehicles. In addition to Fedacou, it is rumored that four French engineers, including those responsible for the performance of drivers Arjun Maini and Finn Wiebelhaus, have decided to leave the team.
Team Statements
Following these events, HRT has announced that it is undergoing restructuring. In a recent statement, team principal Ulrich Fritz indicated that, despite the increase in the team’s performance— including their first podiums in DTM—changes are needed to better define responsibilities and improve decision-making.
Fritz added that the team will seek to strengthen its internal structures and improve its performance focus. However, he confirmed that the engineers will leave the team at the end of the season, emphasizing the importance of keeping the current staff until the last moment.
Long-term Perspective
The restructuring is attributed to the significant growth of the team, which competes with more than ten Ford Mustang vehicles across various series. Fritz explained that there are areas with excess staff and others with shortages, which implies a strategic reorganization of human resources.
He adds that their work philosophy does not depend on individual figures, but seeks to create a robust and adaptable system that can manage changes without compromising performance. Collaboration with the French engineering academy ESTACA has been essential to maximize the influx of young talent, formalizing a continuous activity dynamic.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
