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Ferrari backs Vasseur amid Horner replacement speculation

Ferrari backs Vasseur amid Horner replacement speculation

Crash+ 11 moreSat 26 Sep · 09:10 UTCupdated Tue 29 Sep · 11:19 UTCHave your say

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Ferrari has expressed full confidence in Team Principal Fred Vasseur, countering speculation regarding his position following comments from Christian Horner. Vasseur described the ongoing rumours as a frustrating distraction for the team as they compete for second place in the championship.

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First to report

Fred Vasseur admits “it’s hard to work at Ferrari” amid recent firing rumoursFerrari team principal Fred Vasseur makes admission after recent rumours surrounding the Italian F1 team.

CrashSat 26 Sep · 09:10 UTCRead their report →

Fred Vasseur responds to Christian Horner Ferrari rumoursFred Vasseur has had his say on the rumours Christian Horner could replace him as Ferrari team principal.

RacingNews365Sat 26 Sep · 14:30 UTCRead →

Fred Vasseur reveals Christian Horner frustration as Ferrari F1 crisis deepensFerrari F1 chief Fred Vasseur has broken his silence after Christian Horner suggested he'd return to the paddock to work in a 'dream' role with the Scuderia.

gpfans.comSat 26 Sep · 15:55 UTCRead →

"Mr Horner is looking for a job" – Frederic Vasseur claps back at Ferrari rumoursFerrari is practically Italy’s second religion – so whenever it falls short of its lofty ambitions, speculation follows that its leaders are under threat. After showing considerable promise in the pre-season and early races following the 2026 rules reset, Ferrari has drifted into a competitive no-man’s land epitomised by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finishing fourth and sixth ... Keep reading

Motorsport.comSat 26 Sep · 17:35 UTCRead →

Vasseur hits back at Horner’s Ferrari commentsSep.27 (GMM) Frederic Vasseur has hit back at Christian Horner after the former Red Bull boss openly described Ferrari as his “dream” Formula 1 job. Horner told The Times that Ferrari is the only team he would consider joining without an ownership stake, calling Maranello “the sleeping giant of Formula 1”. Vasseur was unimpressed. “Christian…newsonf1.comSun 27 Sep · 06:34 UTCRead →

Horner a distraction for Ferrari says VassuerChristian Horner is proving a distraction for Ferrari by "looking for a job", team principal Frederic Vasseur says.

BBC SportSun 27 Sep · 11:44 UTCRead →

Fred Vasseur makes Ferrari insistence amid rejection of Christian Horner rumoursFred Vasseur has said it has become "frustrating" to constantly address rumours of Christian Horner replacing him at the Ferrari F1 team.

Motorsport WeekSun 27 Sep · 12:53 UTCRead →

Vasseur hits back at Horner's Ferrari commentsFrederic Vasseur says Christian Horner's public interest in Ferrari has become an exhausting distraction for a team fighting for second in the championship.grandprix.comSun 27 Sep · 15:21 UTCRead →

Fred Vasseur under pressure at Ferrari - the Christian Horner rumours explainedIs Fred Vasseur on his way out? Will Christian Horner take over? Paolo Filisetti dives deep into the speculation.

RacingNews365Sun 27 Sep · 16:00 UTCRead →

Shock Fred Vasseur exit rumours explained as Lewis Hamilton bites back – RacingNews365 ReviewCheck out the biggest stories of the day with the RacingNews365 Review!

RacingNews365Sun 27 Sep · 20:00 UTCRead →

Fred Vasseur’s behaviour in ‘top-level’ Ferrari meeting suggests he won’t be team boss much longerFred Vasseur’s demeanour at Ferrari is being watched closely amid mounting speculation over a potential leadership change. Christian Horner’s apparent come-and-get-me plea to Ferrari in ...

f1oversteer.comMon 28 Sep · 11:00 UTCRead →

Fred Vasseur was only Ferrari's third choice for team boss role after they chased Christian HornerFred Vasseur is under pressure at Ferrari and it doesn’t help his case that he was never the first-choice option for the team principal position. ...

f1oversteer.comMon 28 Sep · 13:00 UTCRead →

Fred Vasseur Admits Ferrari Cannot Work in ‘Perfect Serenity’ Amid Christian Horner SpeculationFred Vasseur says constant speculation about Ferrari’s leadership is creating a “frustrating situation” inside the team. The comments follow Christian Horner calling Ferrari his “dream…f1chronicle.comMon 28 Sep · 20:28 UTCRead →

Ferrari gives Vasseur backing amid Horner 'gossip'Ferrari has insisted it has "full confidence" in Fred Vasseur amid mounting speculation about both his job and the potential of Christian Horner replacing him.

espn.comTue 29 Sep · 10:10 UTCRead →

BARRETTO: Why Ferrari have moved to shield VasseurFerrari confirm they have faith in Team Principal Fred Vasseur after Christian Horner named the Scuderia his 'dream' destination.

Formula1.comTue 29 Sep · 11:15 UTCRead →

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