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Ferrari Secures Vasseur with Multi-Year Contract Extension

The agreement quells rumors over Vasseur’s position, ensuring leadership continuity as Ferrari shifts its development focus to the 2026 regulation overhaul.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur. Image: Moy/XPB Images
Scuderia Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur and Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner arrive in the paddock together during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Frederic Vasseur, Ferrari, Shanghai International Circuit, 2025

Overview

  • Ferrari has officially signed Fred Vasseur to a multi-year extension, ending speculation about his departure at the end of 2025.
  • CEO Benedetto Vigna praised Vasseur’s leadership under pressure and aligned the decision with Ferrari’s long-term strategic goals.
  • Lewis Hamilton publicly endorsed Vasseur, calling him “the person to take us to the top” and reaffirming his support.
  • The move shifts Ferrari’s focus away from in-season upgrades to preparations for new 2026 chassis and power-unit regulations.
  • Despite a winless 2025 campaign and a 200-point gap to championship frontrunner McLaren, Ferrari has prioritized stability over leadership changes.