Ferrari has cemented the way forward for staff principal Fred Vasseur, with the Frenchman signing a multi-year contract extension.
Vasseur joined Ferrari initially of the 2023 season, and final yr the staff fell simply 14 factors wanting successful the constructors’ championship after a powerful second half to the yr. Including Lewis Hamilton to its line-up this season, Ferrari is once more second within the standings however 268 factors adrift of McLaren and is but to win a race, resulting in some hypothesis over Vasseur’s place earlier within the yr amongst Italian media.
Regardless of the disappointing season thus far in opposition to the backdrop of title hopes, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says there have been sturdy foundations put in place that the staff needs to construct on below Vasseur.
“As we speak we need to acknowledge what has been constructed and decide to what nonetheless must be achieved,” Vigna stated. “It displays our belief in Fred’s management – a belief rooted in shared ambition, mutual expectations and clear duty. We transfer ahead with dedication and focus, united in our pursuit of the extent of efficiency Ferrari has to intention for.”
Vasseur joined Ferrari from Alfa Romeo simply over two years in the past, and says Ferrari has made progress throughout that point however is effectively conscious that the staff has extra to make forward of the introduction of recent laws in 2026.
“I’m grateful for the belief Ferrari continues to put in me,” Vasseur stated. “This renewal is not only a affirmation – it’s a problem to maintain progressing, to remain centered, and to ship.
“Over the previous 30 months, we’ve laid sturdy foundations, and now we should construct on them with consistency and dedication. We all know what’s anticipated, and we’re all totally dedicated to assembly these expectations and taking the following step ahead collectively.”
Vasseur is already the joint-second longest serving staff principal on the grid alongside Andrea Stella at McLaren, and behind solely Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
