Ferrari has cemented the way forward for workforce principal Fred Vasseur, with the Frenchman signing a multi-year contract extension.
Vasseur joined Ferrari at first of the 2023 season, and final 12 months the workforce fell simply 14 factors in need of profitable the constructors’ championship after a powerful second half to the 12 months. Including Lewis Hamilton to its line-up this season, Ferrari is once more second within the standings however 268 factors adrift of McLaren and is but to win a race, resulting in some hypothesis over Vasseur’s place earlier within the 12 months amongst Italian media.
Regardless of the disappointing season thus far towards the backdrop of title hopes, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says there have been robust foundations put in place that the workforce needs to construct on beneath Vasseur.
“At this time we need to acknowledge what has been constructed and decide to what nonetheless must be achieved,” Vigna stated. “It displays our belief in Fred’s management – a belief rooted in shared ambition, mutual expectations and clear accountability. We transfer ahead with willpower and focus, united in our pursuit of the extent of efficiency Ferrari has to purpose for.”
Vasseur joined Ferrari from Alfa Romeo simply over two years in the past, and says Ferrari has made progress throughout that point however is effectively conscious that the workforce has extra to make forward of the introduction of latest laws in 2026.
“I’m grateful for the belief Ferrari continues to put in me,” Vasseur stated. “This renewal is not only a affirmation – it’s a problem to maintain progressing, to remain targeted, and to ship.
“Over the previous 30 months, we’ve laid robust foundations, and now we should construct on them with consistency and willpower. We all know what’s anticipated, and we’re all totally dedicated to assembly these expectations and taking the following step ahead collectively.”
Vasseur is already the joint-second longest serving workforce principal on the grid alongside Andrea Stella at McLaren, and behind solely Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.