Overview

• Vasseur said speculation about his job, criticism of technical chief Loïc Serra and unfounded talk of Charles Leclerc to Mercedes created distracting turmoil that peaked around the Canadian GP.
• Ferrari confirmed a new multi-year contract for Vasseur in late July, and owner Piero Ferrari publicly endorsed the current operation and the team’s strong sense of belonging.
• Explaining an earlier communications strategy, Vasseur said Hamilton’s signing was revealed before the 2024 season to prevent panic mode for Carlos Sainz and to protect team focus.
• On Hamilton’s struggles, Vasseur conceded both underestimated the cultural and technical shift from Mercedes to Ferrari, noting that small time deficits can exaggerate how poor weekends look.
• Vasseur urged calm as Hamilton submits detailed feedback and engineers work through engine‑braking behavior and revised Brembo materials, adding that the driver’s public extremes can make issues seem bigger.