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Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur to Miss Austrian Grand Prix as Deputy d’Ambrosio Takes Charge

Jerome d’Ambrosio steps onto the pitwall at the Red Bull Ring, providing continuity as Ferrari seeks to rebound from a sluggish season start

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 28, 2024 in Spa, Belgium.
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 13, 2025 Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit ahead of the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ferrari announced that team principal Fred Vasseur returned home for personal reasons and will be absent from Sunday’s race.
  • Deputy team principal Jerome d’Ambrosio will lead pitwall operations at the Austrian Grand Prix in Vasseur’s place.
  • The Scuderia has offered no further details on the circumstances behind Vasseur’s sudden departure.
  • Charles Leclerc secured second on the grid and Lewis Hamilton qualified fourth for the race.
  • Vasseur’s contract expires at year-end, amplifying speculation over Ferrari’s leadership as the team struggles to keep pace with McLaren.