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Ferrari Reaffirms Confidence in Vasseur
Ferrari states full confidence in Frederic Vasseur after Christian Horner's speculation about his future role.
In brief
Ferrari states full confidence in Frederic Vasseur after Christian Horner's speculation about his future role. Ferrari has confirmed Frederic Vasseur will remain team principal despite Christian Horner's comments and rumors about his position. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Ferrari reiterates full confidence
Ferrari has made its choices and has full confidence in Frederic Vasseur to continue leading the F1 team.
“Ferrari has made its choices and has full confidence in the leadership of Fred Vasseur and his team and we will continue to do so.”
Horner's comments fuel speculation
Christian Horner suggested Ferrari was the only team he would consider returning to without ownership stake for a comeback.
“Ferrari were the only outfit he would consider returning to the pit-wall for without the ownership stake that he has been prioritising for any comeback to the sport.”
Vasseur's fourth season
Vasseur has been Ferrari's team principal since 2023 and signed a multi-year contract extension last year.
“Vasseur is in his fourth season in charge since joining from Sauber from the start of 2023 and signed a multi-year contract extension last year.”
Ferrari's championship position
Ferrari sits second in the Constructors' Championship with two race wins this year after a poor 2025 season.
“After a poor 2025 season for Ferrari, when they failed to win a race and slipped to fourth place in the Constructors' Championship, Vasseur has led them back to race-winning ways this year with two victories and they sit second in the Constructors' Championship.”
Hamilton's title hopes
Lewis Hamilton is third in the Drivers' Championship but has ruled out his title hopes after finishing sixth at the Italian Grand Prix.
“Lewis Hamilton is third in the Drivers' Championship behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and George Russell and all but ruled out his title hopes after Ferrari's home Italian Grand Prix earlier in September, when he finished sixth.”
Ferrari's next race
Ferrari has eight races left to maintain their current championship positions in the 2026 season.
“Ferrari have a scheduled eight races left to at least maintain their current championship positions, with Hamilton having insisted last week that a top-three finish in the drivers' would still represent a huge achievement for them given their troubles last season.”
What it means
Ferrari has confirmed Frederic Vasseur will remain team principal despite Christian Horner's comments and rumors about his position.
