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News›Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026

Stefano Domenicali comments on Fred Vasseur's future

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Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali has addressed speculation surrounding Fred Vasseur's position as Ferrari's team principal, emphasising the need for strong leadership. Domenicali's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about Vasseur's role and the challenges facing the team.

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First to reportFerrari 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 readingMotorsport.comThu 1 Oct · 14:52 UTCRead their report →
Fred Vasseur calls for ‘unity’ amid ongoing Ferrari F1 future rumoursFred Vasseur believes that Ferrari should be “unified” in the good and bad moments as it continues to strive for more in Formula 1 ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Vasseur has faced outside pressure in recent weeks, with rumours of Christian Horner returning to F1 as the Prancing Horse’s team principal picking…Motorsport WeekFri 2 Oct · 12:45 UTCRead →
Fred Vasseur handed impassioned Ferrari job defence by rival bossFred Vasseur may be under intense media scrutiny regarding his future with Ferrari, but a fellow Formula 1 Team Principal has offered his support.Motorsport WeekFri 2 Oct · 15:00 UTCRead →
Jacques Villeneuve and Naomi Schiff agree on Ferrari’s real problem, sacking Fred Vasseur won’t helpJacques Villeneuve does not feel Fred Vasseur is being made a “scapegoat” at Ferrari, amid speculation about his future, but he is not the worst ...f1oversteer.comFri 2 Oct · 18:00 UTCRead →
Stefano Domenicali says what Fred Vasseur must be ‘strong’ at or there’s ‘no point’ leading FerrariF1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has reacted to the recent speculation about Fred Vasseur’s future as Ferrari’s team principal, after Christian Horner helped to create fresh ...f1oversteer.comSat 3 Oct · 17:00 UTCRead →
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