Overview

• Lewis Hamilton said the speculation linking Christian Horner to Ferrari distracts the team and he would not fuel it.
• Hamilton emphasized Ferrari’s focus on preparing next year’s car and building on current work rather than engaging with rumors.
• Ferrari signaled continuity by extending Frederic Vasseur’s contract at the end of July after Horner’s Red Bull exit earlier this year.
• Recent claims tying Horner to Ferrari were traced to British tabloid reporting, with the Daily Mail cited by multiple outlets.
• Sky Italia reported the talk as completely unfounded, saying there were no discussions with Horner and that leadership holds full confidence in Vasseur.