Vasseur responds to gossip about his future

Fred Vasseur, the Ferrari Formula 1 Team Principal, addressed recent speculation regarding his future amid comments from Christian Horner, the former Red Bull chief. In response to the gossip, Ferrari organised a media call to affirm Vasseur's position, with support from Chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna. Both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton publicly backed Vasseur, with Leclerc criticising the negative chatter surrounding him.

During a press conference, Vasseur expressed the need for stability within the team and acknowledged the pressures that come with his role. He highlighted the importance of defending his team during tough times and noted that while he expected scrutiny, some attacks felt personal and were unwarranted. Vasseur also emphasised the continuous need for improvement within the team structure.