Overview

• Ferrari announced a multi-year contract extension for team principal Fred Vasseur ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, ending speculation over his future.
• CEO Benedetto Vigna said the renewal reflects the team’s trust in Vasseur’s leadership, rooted in shared ambition and clear responsibility.
• Lewis Hamilton publicly endorsed Vasseur’s continuation, calling him the key figure to guide Ferrari back to the top of Formula 1.
• Oscar Piastri won the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps and moved into the drivers’ championship lead with a milestone 31st consecutive points finish.
• McLaren’s consistent performance and Piastri’s record-matching streak underscore his emergence as a leading title contender this season.