The speculations about Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur facing a fate similar to sacked Red Bull team principal Christian Horner have finally been laid to rest. Ferrari has given Vasseur a multi-year contract extension up to 2027 amid the team’s slow improvement in the ongoing Formula 1 season. The same has been confirmed by Vasseur as well as the Ferrari CEO.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur gets contract expansion
For several days, certain media reports claimed current Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur’s job was under threat over the team’s struggling form in the Formula 1 Championship. Some reports even claimed that the recently fired Red Bull team principal Christian Horner could replace Vasseur at Ferrari. But Ferrari has itself put a full stop to such rumours.
As shared on Ferrari’s official X account, Vasseur said on his contract extension, "I'm grateful for the trust Ferrari continues to place in me. This renewal is not just a confirmation – it's a challenge to keep progressing, to stay focused, and to deliver. Over the past 30 months, we've laid strong foundations, and now we must build on them with consistency and determination. We know what's expected, and we're all fully committed to meeting those expectations and taking the next step forward together."
Confirming Vasseur is here to stay for long, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said in a statement, "Today we want to recognise what has been built and commit to what still needs to be achieved. It reflects our trust in Fred's leadership – a trust rooted in shared ambition, mutual expectations and clear responsibility. We move forward with determination and focus, united in our pursuit of the level of performance Ferrari has to aim for."
Frederic Vasseur’s tenure at FerrariFrederic Vasseur was appointed Ferrari team principal in 2023 and led the team to second position in the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship last year. He also played a pivotal role in bringing Lewis Hamilton to the team from Mercedes. However, Hamilton’s long wait for a podium win gave many a reason to doubt Vasseur. The seven-time world champion is yet to win a Grand Prix or a podium even after 13 races.
Also Read: Lewis Hamilton reunites with former engineer to address performance issues at Ferrari
On the other hand, Hamilton’s teammate Charles Leclerc has claimed five podiums so far, including claiming third spot on the podium in the recently held Belgian Grand Prix.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur gets contract expansion
For several days, certain media reports claimed current Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur’s job was under threat over the team’s struggling form in the Formula 1 Championship. Some reports even claimed that the recently fired Red Bull team principal Christian Horner could replace Vasseur at Ferrari. But Ferrari has itself put a full stop to such rumours.
As shared on Ferrari’s official X account, Vasseur said on his contract extension, "I'm grateful for the trust Ferrari continues to place in me. This renewal is not just a confirmation – it's a challenge to keep progressing, to stay focused, and to deliver. Over the past 30 months, we've laid strong foundations, and now we must build on them with consistency and determination. We know what's expected, and we're all fully committed to meeting those expectations and taking the next step forward together."
FRED VASSEUR CONTINUES WITH SCUDERIA FERRARI HP pic.twitter.com/ntzqeVofzq
— Scuderia Ferrari HP (@ScuderiaFerrari) July 31, 2025
Confirming Vasseur is here to stay for long, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said in a statement, "Today we want to recognise what has been built and commit to what still needs to be achieved. It reflects our trust in Fred's leadership – a trust rooted in shared ambition, mutual expectations and clear responsibility. We move forward with determination and focus, united in our pursuit of the level of performance Ferrari has to aim for."
Frederic Vasseur’s tenure at FerrariFrederic Vasseur was appointed Ferrari team principal in 2023 and led the team to second position in the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship last year. He also played a pivotal role in bringing Lewis Hamilton to the team from Mercedes. However, Hamilton’s long wait for a podium win gave many a reason to doubt Vasseur. The seven-time world champion is yet to win a Grand Prix or a podium even after 13 races.
Also Read: Lewis Hamilton reunites with former engineer to address performance issues at Ferrari
On the other hand, Hamilton’s teammate Charles Leclerc has claimed five podiums so far, including claiming third spot on the podium in the recently held Belgian Grand Prix.
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