Vasseur renews Ferrari F1 boss contract and ends hypothesis

Ferrari has renewed its contract with Formulation 1 crew boss Fred Vasseur, ending hypothesis in regards to the Frenchman's future.

Vasseur joined from Sauber forward of the 2023 season changing Mattia Binotto and applied a raft of behind-the-scenes modifications to return the Prancing Horse to the highest of F1.

Ferrari completed second within the 2024 constructors' championship however has since stagnated, with defending champions McLaren romping in the direction of the 2025 crown.

It led to hypothesis from Italian media that Vasseur can be leaving on the finish of his unique deal, which was set to run out this 12 months, amid alleged curiosity from Ferrari's prime administration in Christian Horner.

However Ferrari has now drawn a line underneath any future doubts by re-signing Vasseur on recent phrases in what is predicted to be one other multi-year deal.

“I'm grateful for the belief Ferrari continues to put in me,” Vasseur mentioned. “This renewal is not only a affirmation – it's a problem to maintain progressing, to remain centered, and to ship.

“Over the previous 30 months, we've laid sturdy foundations, and now we should construct on them with consistency and willpower. We all know what's anticipated, and we're all absolutely dedicated to assembly these expectations and taking the following step ahead collectively.”

This information comes forward of F1's huge regulation modifications subsequent 12 months, which Ferrari will enter with Charles Leclerc and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton as its drivers. 

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna mentioned: “Fred joined the Scuderia originally of 2023, bringing with him in depth motorsport expertise and a confirmed capacity to develop expertise and construct aggressive groups throughout all ranges of racing.

“Since then, he has laid a strong basis with the ambition of returning Ferrari to the highest of Formulation 1.”