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Oct 3, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Ferrari faces new Sepang challenge as Fred Vasseur reveals weekend focus

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has given an insight into what fans of the Maranello outfit should expect from this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Frenchman explained that the team must focus its set-up entirely on race pace to combat severe tyre degradation. Following a run of low-degradation street circuits and high-speed tracks, Formula 1's return to the Sepang ... Keep reading

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Oct 2, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Fred Vasseur breaks silence on 'personal' attacks amid Ferrari rumours

Fred Vasseur has addressed the speculation surrounding his role as Ferrari team principal following FP1 of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Rumours of his future at the Italian outfit have been building for days and further fuelled by Christian Horner's musing about wanting the role. Today, Vasseur revealed that attacks on his character became "a bit personal." It's been a weekend of damage ... Keep reading

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Oct 2, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Vasseur calls for Ferrari unity: Pointing fingers would be "big mistake"

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur has welcomed the public backing of his bosses and called on his team to remain united rather than point fingers and get distracted by outside noise. While Ferrari has enjoyed an upturn in form under the new 2026 regulations, Vasseur's position returned to the centre of media speculation earlier this week. The cause was an interview in The Times in which former ... Keep reading

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Oct 2, 2026 · byAutosport

Fred Vasseur calls for Ferrari unity: Pointing fingers would be "big mistake"

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Oct 2, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Ferrari told replacing Fred Vasseur would be "absolutely ludicrous"

Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton has warned Ferrari it would be "absolutely ludicrous" to replace team principal Fred Vasseur with Christian Horner, following intense paddock speculation regarding the former Red Bull chief's future. Rumours linking Horner to Maranello accelerated after the Briton told The Times that Ferrari is the only team he would consider joining without an equity ... Keep reading

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Oct 1, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Lewis Hamilton backs Vasseur but believes Ferrari leadership structure could change

Team principal under scrutiny after underperformance ‘Fred is the guy to take this team in the right direction’ Lewis Hamilton has backed his Ferrari team principal, Fred Vasseur, as the best person to lead the team, but believes the leadership structure above and around the Frenchman could be overhauled. Hamilton was speaking before this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with the race being held at the Sepang circuit but branded as a replacement for the meeting that was cancelled earlier in the season because of the war in the Middle East. Ferrari go into the race with Vasseur under scrutiny, given the team have been underperforming and with the former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner having stated last week that taking over at Ferrari would be his dream job. Continue reading...

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Oct 1, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Lewis Hamilton questions Ferrari structure amid backing of Fred Vasseur

After a tumultuous season for Ferrari, the outfit stood up on the last weekend of September to calm the nerves of not only its followers, but also its hard-working employees. Chief communication officer Maria Conti told reporters the team has "confidence - full confidence - in Fred Vasseur and in his team, and we continue to do so." Unsurprisingly, Lewis Hamilton has now answered questions on his ... Keep reading

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Oct 1, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Charles Leclerc deletes social media apps amid "silly" Fred Vasseur rumours

Charles Leclerc has revealed he has deleted all social media applications from his phone to block out external "silly rumours" surrounding Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur. Speculation regarding Vasseur's position in the Maranello outfit recently prompted the Frenchman to admit after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that the team was not operating with its usual "serenity". When asked about ... Keep reading

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Oct 1, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Lewis Hamilton hands Ferrari F1 boss Fred Vasseur strongest show of support yet

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur "really is the guy to take this team in the right direction" amid destabilising rumours around his future. Just over one year on from the last barrage of rumours around his future, which were quelled by signing a new contract, Vasseur's future has been under increased scrutiny again. A recent interview with former Red Bull chief ... Keep reading

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Oct 1, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Hamilton strongly backs Vasseur amid Horner to Ferrari links

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur "really is the guy to take this team in the right direction" amid destabilising rumours around his future. Just over one year on from the last barrage of rumours around his future, which were quelled by signing a new contract, Vasseur's future has been under increased scrutiny again. A recent interview with former Red Bull chief ... Keep reading

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Oct 1, 2026 · byAutosport

'Fred is the guy to lead us' | Hamilton backs Vasseur despite 'negative' outside sources

Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Lewis Hamilton shares his confidence in Fred Vasseur despite 'negative' outside sources.

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Oct 1, 2026 · bySky Sports

Guenther Steiner jokes Christian Horner Ferrari talk is good book publicity

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has dismissed the possibility of Christian Horner and Fred Vasseur working alongside each other at Ferrari. Speculation regarding Horner's future intensified after he told The Times he would consider a leadership role at the Maranello outfit. Horner described working with Ferrari as "the dream" and indicated it is the only team at which he ... Keep reading

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Sep 30, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Ferrari say team has ‘made its choices’ and there’s no vacancy for Christian Horner

Marque reaffirms commitment to Fred Vasseur Horner had expressed interest in joining Ferrari Ferrari have reaffirmed their backing for team principal Fred Vasseur in an effort to end speculation that Christian Horner was being considered as a potential replacement for the Frenchman. Horner gave an interview in the Times last week in which he stated that leading Ferrari would be his “dream” job and the only one he would consider without having part-ownership of the team. His comments provoked debate that he could replace Vasseur, given the Scuderia’s underperformance this season. Continue reading...

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Sep 29, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Fred Vasseur shuts down claims Ferrari split Spanish GP strategy to separate drivers

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur shut down speculation that it split the strategy of its drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in the Spanish Grand Prix to try and separate the two on track. Leclerc and Hamilton’s relationship has been under the spotlight in recent weeks. In Zandvoort, there was friction over team radio as the Briton called on Ferrari to employ team orders to let him ... Keep reading

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Sep 17, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Ferrari not yet switching focus to 2027 F1 car

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says the Scuderia will keep developing its SF-26 Formula 1 car, despite its diminishing title chances. After Lewis Hamilton retired from the Spanish Grand Prix with brake issues, the seven-time world champion is 101 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the drivers’ standings. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc finished just fourth at Madring ... Keep reading

Sep 15, 2026 · byAutosport

Why Ferrari won't switch focus to 2027 F1 car yet

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Sep 15, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Ferrari "too late" to prioritise Lewis Hamilton in F1 title fight, says Jolyon Palmer

Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer believes Ferrari has missed its window to prioritise Lewis Hamilton's championship bid, arguing that the Maranello outfit has already allowed its title hopes to slip away. The Fred Vasseur-led team arrived at the Spanish Grand Prix on the back of a disastrous home race at Monza. Starting third and fourth, Hamilton and team-mate Charles ... Keep reading

Sep 11, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

James Hinchcliffe warns Fred Vasseur faces "tremendous" pressure over Ferrari team orders

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur is facing a "tremendous amount" of pressure to establish clear rules of engagement between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, according to former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe. The calls for clear team orders come after a couple of difficult races for the Maranello outfit. While Hamilton and Leclerc finished fourth and fifth at ... Keep reading

Sep 11, 2026 · byMotorsport.com

Vasseur rejects Ferrari internal crisis claims as he defends team

Fred Vasseur does not deny that there were things to clear up between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at Monza and the Ferrari team principal has spoken to both drivers after the Italian Grand Prix, addressing what happened on track as well as some of the comments made. What Vasseur does reject, however, is the scale the situation has taken on, with the episode becoming, within a matter of ... Keep reading

Sep 10, 2026 · byAutosport

Fred Vasseur rejects Ferrari internal crisis suggestions as he defends team