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Ferrari Backs Vasseur as Hamilton Sets Austin Focus on Execution Over Upgrades

The team is treating the remaining weekends as testbeds for 2026 to refocus after Horner speculation.

Overview

  • Fred Vasseur said the team is united and fully determined to change course after recent poor results.
  • Lewis Hamilton confirmed Ferrari will bring no car upgrades to Austin and described the Horner links as a distraction.
  • Italian media reported that Ferrari ownership recently reaffirmed trust in Vasseur, with some outlets citing an urgent meeting at Maranello.
  • Remote Garage performance engineer Carlo Santi detailed how the Sprint format forces expanded pre-event work and heavier simulator reliance.
  • Coverage characterizes the SF-25 as underdeveloped, with drivers and management using the final 2025 races to sharpen procedures ahead of the 2026 rules reset.